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Tower 2 Tower 5K

Date
May 1, 2027
Distance
Tower 2 Tower 5K (in-person) · Virtual Tower 2 Tower 5K · Team Registration
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From the Organizer

Celebrate National Drinking Water Week with WaterOne while supporting Water for People, a non-profit organization that provides clean, safe drinking water for those in countries who need it most. The race takes you from WaterOne's water tower, to the City of Olathe's water tower and back, for a 5K like no other! Join us in person or virtually from anywhere in the world and help us raise awareness for water. 
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Events

Tower 2 Tower 5K (in-person)8 AMRegister →
Virtual Tower 2 Tower 5K5 AMRegister →
Team Registration8 AMRegister →

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

70°

Typical Low

50°

Chance of Rain

39%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Olathe 3e, 5 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:22 AMSunset 8:11 PMDaylight 13h 49m

Host City

About Lenexa, KS

Population

57,986

as of 2023

Elevation

1,032 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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What Are You
Waiting For?

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Days to train

Race
Tower 2 Tower 5K
Date
May 1, 2027

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Tower 2 Tower 5K?
Tower 2 Tower 5K is a running race held in Lenexa, Kansas on May 1, 2027. 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 Tower 2 Tower 5K?
Saturday, May 1, 2027 in Lenexa, Kansas at 10747 Renner Blvd, Lenexa, KS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Tower 2 Tower 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Tower 2 Tower 5K

May 1, 2027

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