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Night Flight 5K Returns May 29 at Legacy Park

Night Flight 5K Returns May 29 at Legacy Park

LEE’S SUMMIT, MO — Runners and walkers are invited to light up the night at the annual Night Flight 5K on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Legacy Park Amphitheater, located at 901 NE Bluestem Dr., Lee’s Summit, MO 64086. The race will begin at 9:00 p.m.

Hosted in partnership by Lee’s Summit Medical Center and Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation, the Night Flight 5K benefits the Legacy for LS Parks Foundation, which supports parks projects throughout Lee’s Summit.

Participants of all ages are encouraged to join the nighttime race experience through Legacy Park. Registration is $35 for participants ages 14 and older and $30 for those ages 13 and under.

Packet Pick-Up and Registration

Packet pick-up will take place at Lee’s Summit Medical Center, located at 2100 SE Blue Parkway, on Thursday, May 28, from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Participants may also pick up packets and complete late registration on Friday, May 29, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Legacy Park Amphitheater.

For more information or to register, visit LSParks.net or call Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation at 816-969-1500.

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