Spooky Sprint at NIGHT - Kansas City

Spooky Sprint at NIGHT - Kansas City is held in Lee's Summit, Missouri, on October 31, 2026. Both formats start at 7:00 p.m.: a 5K over 3.1 miles and a 50-meter kids' dash, so the whole thing happens after dark on Halloween evening.

Racing at night changes your day more than your training. Eat your main meal early, keep the afternoon light, and warm up properly — legs that have been sitting since lunch need ten to fifteen minutes of jogging before a 5K effort. Wear something visible rather than head-to-toe black, and if you are in costume, check that nothing blocks your view of the ground. Preparation for the distance itself stays simple: a month of consistent running with one faster session each week.