LPRF Glow in the Park 5K
LPRF Glow in the Park 5K is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Liberty, MO, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Location
- 1600 S. Withers Rd., Liberty, MO
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for our inaugural Glow in the Park 5K on Saturday, September 12, 2026 supporting the Liberty Parks & Rec Foundation (LPRF) Youth Scholarship Program. This new family fun run invites runners of all ages and abilities to enjoy an evening on the trail! Our course starts at the Liberty Community Center at 8 p.m. and continues through Westboro/Canterbury Park. Be sure to wear your brightest race gear and add some glowing accessories to light up the night!
The funds raised through the Glow in the Park 5K go directly to support the scholarship program to ensure no child is turned away due to their inability to pay.
The Liberty Parks & Rec Foundation was established in 2006 to create a parks expansion fund for neighborhood parks, green space and to provide financial assistance to aid low-income youth and families to access programs and Liberty Community Center memberships through scholarship assistance. Since the scholarship program began in 2009, the Liberty Parks & Rec Foundation has been able to provide more than $353,174 in scholarships assisting 3,685 individuals.
By participating in the Glow in the Park 5K, you’re doing more than having fun—you’re helping ensure that every child in our community has the opportunity to play, learn, and thrive with Liberty Parks & Rec.
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, check out our sponsorship flyer below, or click here >> Sponsor the 2026 Glow in the Park 5K.
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
82°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kansas City Downtown Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Liberty, MO
Population
30,446
as of 2023
City Elevation
879 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 16 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.
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Waiting For?
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51
Days to train
- Race
- LPRF Glow in the Park 5K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 1600 S. Withers Rd., Liberty, MO
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LPRF Glow in the Park 5K
Sep 12, 2026