Holiday Luminary 5K
- Date
- November 20, 2026
- Distance
- Holiday Luminary 5K · Holiday Luminary 1 Mile
From the Organizer
GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT AND BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO EXPERIENCE THE LIGHTS!
Join us for the annual Holiday Luminary 5K at the Overland Park Arboretum. Be one of the first to preview the holiday light display before it opens to the public. The race will start and finish near the LongHouse Visitors Center and feature carolers, music and cookies along the course, and more holiday festivities at the finish line than you can shake a candy cane at!
ENTRY FEE: You're going to love this swag you can wear all season. Long-sleeve event shirts. Awesome light-up finisher medals. Fun light-up add-ons to make yourself extra festive and glowy! Holiday treats. Photo ops. And don't forget all of the holiday lights!!!
ADMISSION TICKETS: The Overland Park Arboretum has a mandatory admissions ticket fee: $7 for adults, $3 for 6-17 years old, and $0 for children 5 and under. This cost is on top of the race entry fee and is required for anyone attending the event (participants and bystanders). You will need to make sure you choose an admission ticket option when you check out. If you would like to purchase additional tickets for people joining you that aren't running, you can pre-purchase them during registration or at the gate. Save time by pre-purchasing admission tickets in advance so you don't have to wait in line. Admission tickets will be distributed at packet pickup.
MEDALS: All finishers will receive a fun lighted medal (pro tip: use them as tree decorations each year!). Our medals are guaranteed to make you smile!
LONG SLEEVE EVENT SHIRTS: All registrants that sign up before the shirt deadline will get one of our long-sleeve event shirts! These shirts are available to those that register before the shirt deadline (November 17) and are unisex sizing. Did we mention they are super soft and perfect for the holidays?
HOLIDAY COOKIE AID STATIONS: All racecourse aid stations will feature a special treat to get you through the course! You will be greeted with a platter full of cookies and a whole lotta cheer.
POST RACE ENTERTAINMENT: The finish venue is a holiday party! The finish venue creates a wonderful and safe meeting place for post-race photo ops with all your friends and fellow runners! Enjoy holiday festivities, delicious treats, and more.
POST RACE MUSIC & DANCING: Our DJ will be spinning holiday beats all evening long, from classic holiday songs to more upbeat favorites.
AWARDS CEREMONY and RANDOM DOOR PRIZES: There are no official awards ceremonies, but we will have results available and age group winner awards as well. NOTE: We provide prizes for first place in each age group, not top three. Plus, raffle prizes!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
52°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olathe 3e, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Overland Park, KS
Population
197,199
as of 2023
Elevation
953 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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165
Days to train
- Race
- Holiday Luminary 5K
- Date
- November 20, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Holiday Luminary 5K?
- Holiday Luminary 5K is a running race held in Overland Park, Kansas on November 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Holiday Luminary 5K?
- Friday, November 20, 2026 in Overland Park, Kansas at 9209 W 179th Street, Overland Park, KS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Holiday Luminary 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Holiday Luminary 5K
Nov 20, 2026