The Kickoff 5K
Updated
Sunday, January 31, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Leawood (13400 Briar Street). Distances: 5K. Entry from $26 to $34; the 5K goes from $26 to $30 after November 23.
Course and race notes
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!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, January 31
2027 · in 85 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$26 to $34
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Nov 23 (in 16 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Jan 31 (in 85 days)
Opened Oct 13, 2026
Race day in Leawood
Weather
40° / 22°F
Typical high and low for January 31, with a 18% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Olathe Johnson Co Exec Airport, KS (5.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:26 AM – 5:36 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The first start is 34 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
32 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.2 mi away.
Places to eat
- Starbucks cafe0.1 mi
- Winstead's quick bite0.2 mi
- TCBY ice cream0.2 mi
- Talk of the Town Grill & Bar restaurant0.2 mi
14 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.6 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Jan 30
Where to stay
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)12 within 3 mi25 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Element Overland Park
About 6 min walk0.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: TownePlace Suites Kansas City Overland Park
About 24 min walk1.2 mi from the start
Check prices at TownePlace Suites Kansas City Overland Park →
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Home2 Suites
About 27 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Overland Park
About 5 min drive1.5 mi from the start
Check prices at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Overland Park →
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
More places on the map
See all places to stay near Leawood, KS ↗
Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.