Spooky Sprint - Kansas City

Spooky Sprint - Kansas City takes place on October 25, 2026, with the half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K, 5K, one-mile and kids dash all starting at 8 a.m. This annual Halloween-themed event gives entrants a branded shirt and a custom medal, with chip timing and live results on the competitive distances, free photos, post-race treats and a virtual option. Youth rates apply to the 5K and 10K.

An 8 a.m. start on a late-October morning usually means cool air, which is the kind of condition that flatters a hard effort at any of these distances. If the half marathon is your target, a twelve-week build with one long run each week will get you to the line; the 5K and 10K need far less runway. The kids dash is untimed and open to ages ten and under, with a mini bib, a kids shirt and a medal. Register early if you want a shirt in your size.