Tower 2 Tower 5K
Updated
Saturday, May 1, 2027, first start 5:00 AM, in Lenexa (10747 Renner Blvd). Distances: 5K. Entry from $15 to $35; the 5K goes from $20 to $30 after March 30.
Course and race notes
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!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, May 1
2027 · in 175 days
Start time
5:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$15 to $35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Tue Mar 30 (in 143 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun May 2 (in 176 days)
Opened May 4, 2026
Race day in Lenexa
Weather
70° / 50°F
Typical high and low for May 1, with a 39% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Olathe 3E, KS (3.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:22 AM – 8:10 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 5:00 AM start is 82 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
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
6 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.5 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Apr 30
Where to stay
17 within 3 mi22 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Studio 6 Lenexa, KS - Overland Park
About 21 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Four Points by Sheraton Kansas City Olathe
About 22 min walk1.1 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: WoodSpring Suites Kansas City Lenexa
About 27 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Olathe North
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hilton Garden Inn Olathe
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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