Missouri · 5K
MIDNIGHT Rat Race - UNSANCTIONED
MIDNIGHT Rat Race - UNSANCTIONED is a 5K event held in Springfield, Missouri. It was last held on October 16, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 165 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Springfield, MO
- Field size
- ~165 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 16, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Springfield, Missouri
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 165 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
About the MIDNIGHT Rat Race - UNSANCTIONED
MIDNIGHT Rat Race UNSANCTIONED Date: October 16th Start Time: Friday, 11:59pm Distance: Approximately 13 miles Time Limit: 3 hours and 15 minutes Are you ready for a true test of endurance, speed, and grit? Welcome to the MIDNIGHT Rat Race UNSANCTIONED , an event tailored for the hardcore, the brave, and those seeking an unparalleled challenge. This sucker is not for the faint of heart, losers, or whiners out there. Race Details: Start Time: As the clock strikes midnight, the race begins. Octob…
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MIDNIGHT Rat Race - UNSANCTIONED: common questions
- When is the MIDNIGHT Rat Race - UNSANCTIONED?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the MIDNIGHT Rat Race - UNSANCTIONED held?
- In Springfield, Missouri.
- What distances does the MIDNIGHT Rat Race - UNSANCTIONED offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the MIDNIGHT Rat Race - UNSANCTIONED?
- About 165 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the MIDNIGHT Rat Race - UNSANCTIONED?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the MIDNIGHT Rat Race - UNSANCTIONED?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. $65 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
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