Spooky Sprint - Kansas City 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Lee's Summit, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $43 on Oct 6, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $39$43 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| 1Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $39$43 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $66$72 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| Kids Dash | Kids | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
| Spooky Sprint 10K 2027 | 10K | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $39$43 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| Spooky Sprint 5K 2027 | 5K | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $39$43 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| Spooky Sprint Half Marathon 2027 | Half Marathon | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $66$72 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| Volunteer then Run | – | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RaceVirtual | – | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $42 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $43 on Oct 6, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $39 until Oct 6, then $43 until Oct 24, then $47 until Oct 25.
- 1Mile: $22 until Oct 25.
- Half Marathon: $66 until Oct 6, then $72 until Oct 23, then $78 until Oct 25.
- Kids Dash: $17 until Oct 25.
Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $66, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Missouri ($65).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Missouri runs 2:08:16, about 9:47 a mile, based on 39 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:18:16 and men in 1:58:39.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:36 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 970 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Longview College, Lee's Summit, MO 64081
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)5K KC
Half Marathon KC
10k KC
Aggregated from official results for Spooky Sprint - Kansas City. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Spooky Sprint - Kansas City?
At the 2025 5K KC, the fastest tenth finished in 33:54 or better, the top quarter in 38:10, and half the field in 45:43; the last tenth came in after 1:10:05.
At the 2025 Half Marathon KC, the fastest tenth finished in 1:56:55 or better, the top quarter in 2:06:02, and half the field in 2:17:05; the last tenth came in after 2:42:05.
At the 2025 10k KC, the fastest tenth finished in 1:02:15 or better, the top quarter in 1:08:29, and half the field in 1:21:54; the last tenth came in after 1:43:34.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 33:49 | 34:23 |
| 20-29 | 34:15 | 30:03 |
| 30-39 | 32:39 | 31:49 |
| 40-49 | 35:01 | 32:40 |
| 50-59 | 41:08 | 32:31 |
| 60-69 | 40:42 | n/a |
| 70+ | 1:12:04 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 27 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Spooky Sprint - Kansas City 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 255 to 355 finishers, and the median time rose from 40:07 to 45:43.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 355 (+1%) | 45:43 | under 33:54 | 23:40 |
| 2024 | 351 (+24%) | 36:25 | under 26:24 | 19:42 |
| 2023 | 284 (+21%) | 38:34 | under 26:21 | 20:05 |
| 2022 | 235 (-8%) | 35:40 | under 23:30 | 19:07 |
| 2021 | 255 | 40:07 | under 27:45 | 19:58 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Missouri 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 38:10, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 28 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: Slower than most Missouri half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 2:06:02, against 1:57:25 in a typical Missouri half marathon, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- 10K: Slower than most Missouri 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 1:08:29, against 56:28 in a typical Missouri 10K, so times here run 21 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 25 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Longview College, Lee's Summit, MO 64081Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 970 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 25, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023), 2022 (Oct 30, 2022), 2021 (Oct 30, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Spooky Sprint - Kansas City?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $43 on Oct 6, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $66, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Missouri ($65).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 355 runners finished the 5K KC; the median finish was 45:43 and the winner ran 23:40.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 38:10, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 28 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Longview College, Lee's Summit, MO 64081.
From the organizers
Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon! A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!