Midnight Run 5K/10K for Special Olympics is a running race on July 25–26, 2026 in Leawood, KS, with entry fees from $41 to $44.
From the Organizer
Join us and beat the heat this summer at our Midnight Run 5K/10K for Special Olympics. This event is presented by the Leawood Police Department, a participating agency in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Kansas, and features a fast course through the streets of Leawood. Your participation will help raise money for Special Olympics and finishers in both the 5K and 10K Run/Walk will receive a custom finishers medal! Due to limitations on road closures, the 10K is a run only event with a one hour and 15 minute time limit. Please don't choose the 10K if you are not able to meet the 10K limit as the roads will be reopened.
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day 1
Saturday, 7/25
High
93°
Low
74°
Chance showers and thunderstorms then sunny
Race Day 2
Sunday, 7/26
High
97°
Low
78°
Sunny
Host City
Population
33,844
as of 2023
City Elevation
942 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 24 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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Midnight Run 5K/10K for Special Olympics
Jul 25, 2026