Paola, Kansas · Saturday, November 7, 2026
The Miola Madness - Fall Edition is a 10k and ultra event held on Saturday, November 7, 2026. It is located at 22470 W 299th Street in Paola, Kansas.
You will have it made in the shade at this fun event celebrating Summer, at Longview Lake Beach! The Sunglass Run 5K is an event for the whole family with a 5K run/walk and kids run afterwards! All participants in the 5k will receive a finishers medal and a pair of Goodr brand sunglasses! 5K participants will receive a pair of the popular Goodr sunglasses that are designed to keep you looking cool while being active! Instead of preselecting a style from a limited set of options when you register, you will pick your style from a broader selection at packet pickup on a first come, first served basis. If you don't need sunglasses, you can opt out and save $12. Participants can also add an event shirt if they like for just $8! Sign up today and help us raise funds for our charity partner, Zero Reasons Why.
Kick off your Independence Day celebrations ahead of schedule by joining us for a 5K or 10K run at Old Town Lenexa!
Experience this family-friendly event, where over 1,600 participants come together for an unforgettable 4th of July experience. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or pushing a stroller, all are welcome to take part in this race celebrating the 4th of July!
You will receive a complementary Freedom Run T-shirt, while supplies last. We will honor size requests to the extent possible. Finisher medals are optional and cost $5. Plaques will be given out to first place finishers and medals given to 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each age division. There are 16 different age divisions for both male and female in the 5K race. There are 8 different age divisions for both male and female in the 10K race. No refunds will be given.
Packet pickup
There are two options for picking up your race packet:
July 3, 2026: from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Lenexa Old Town Activity Center, 9301 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215
July 4, 2026: from 5:30 a.m. – 6:45 a.m. at the Lenexa Old Town Activity Center, 9301 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215
Join us at the Aspiria Campus near 119th and Nall in Overland Park for this annual family favorite! The race will feature a fast course, large finisher medals, post event snacks and much more! Participants will compete for age group and overall awards! Kick off your holiday weekend at the Stars & Stripes 5K in Overland Park!
Beta Sigma Phi (Alpha Beta chapter) is excited to host the annual 5K and Kids 1-Mile Fun Run in connection with the upcoming 4th of July festivities! This race is an unchipped event.
$25 per adult. $20 per child 12 and under. Registration for the race includes a t-shirt if registered before June 10th.
T-shirt and bib pick up date at the AYC is July 2nd from 5-8pm, or shirts can be picked up the morning of July 4 at the race.
Morning of July 4 -
6:45 am - Registration begins
7:30 am - Kids 1-mile Fun Run. 9 & under age group first, 10-12 age group next and 5K will immediately follow the Kids 1-mile Fun Run
Last year, over $12,000 was donated to local families in need, as well as charities such as Cornerstones of Care, Pets for Life, Bikers Against Child Abuse, and KyMel (a camp for children fighting cancer.) These donations were made possible through race entries, t-shirt sales, sponsorships, and donations.
Join us and beat the heat this summer at our Midnight Run 5K/10K for Special Olympics. This event is presented by the Leawood Police Department, a participating agency in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Kansas, and features a fast course through the streets of Leawood. Your participation will help raise money for Special Olympics and finishers in both the 5K and 10K Run/Walk will receive a custom finishers medal! Due to limitations on road closures, the 10K is a run only event with a one hour and 15 minute time limit. Please don't choose the 10K if you are not able to meet the 10K limit as the roads will be reopened.