Spooky Sprint - Kansas City
The Spooky Sprint Half Marathon offers a festive Halloween-themed run with great swag and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Race Date
Oct 25, 2026
Location
Lee's Summit, MO
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Location
- Lee's Summit, Missouri
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 50m, Volunteer then Run, Virtual Race
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 1,492
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Spooky Sprint Half Marathon in Lee's Summit, Missouri, delivers a fun, Halloween-themed race experience. First run in 2015, this event has grown steadily, attracting around 125 finishers per edition from approximately 5 states.
Runners can expect a flat, fast course, ideal for setting personal bests, complemented by chip timing and live results. The atmosphere is festive, with plenty of Halloween spirit and treats awaiting participants at the finish line. The event also offers shorter distances and a virtual option, making it accessible for all.
Participants receive a designer shirt and a custom medal, with youth-based pricing available for shorter races. A repeat-runner loyalty rate of about 17% indicates a satisfied participant base, making it a popular local event.
Race-provided description
Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon! A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Longview College, Lee's Summit, MO, 64081
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
Standout7011 years running
~125 finishers a year
growing or steady
17% returning runners
2 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 5 states
winner 1:32:39
typical high 67°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
50°
Afternoon (High)
67°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.3"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
69%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,492 finishers actually crossed the line across 11 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
1,492
Median time
2:17:05
Latest turnout
125
States
33
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Spooky Sprint - Kansas City?
The Spooky Sprint - Kansas City is held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Spooky Sprint - Kansas City take place?
It takes place in Lee's Summit, Missouri.
What distances does the Spooky Sprint - Kansas City offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 50m, Volunteer then Run, Virtual Race.
Is the Spooky Sprint - Kansas City course flat and good for a PR?
The Spooky Sprint - Kansas City is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Spooky Sprint - Kansas City?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,492 runners who have completed the Spooky Sprint - Kansas City.
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