The Kickoff 5K
The Kickoff 5K is a running race on January 31, 2027 in Leawood, KS, with entry fees from $12 to $29.
- Date
- January 31, 2027 (129 days to go)
- Location
- 13400 Briar Street, Leawood, KS
- Price
- $12–$29
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
KICK OFF THE POSTSEASON!
The regular season will be over, but the biggest games are still ahead! Lace up and celebrate Championship Weekend at the Kickoff 5K on January 31!
Rep your favorite team, throw on your favorite jersey, and bring your crew out for a football-themed 5K packed with team spirit, KC pride, and plenty of fun. Whether you’re cheering for the Chiefs or repping another team, this is your chance to run into the postseason!
Jerseys on. Shoes laced. Let’s run!
Events
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
40°
Typical Low
22°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olathe Johnson Co Exec Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
About Leawood, KS
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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Kickoff 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
129
Days to train
- Race
- The Kickoff 5K
- Date
- January 31, 2027
- Location
- 13400 Briar Street, Leawood, KS
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The Kickoff 5K
Jan 31, 2027