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MIDNIGHT Rat Race - UNSANCTIONED

Springfield, Missouri, United States View on map
Oct 16, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
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About this race

MIDNIGHT Rat Race UNSANCTIONED

  Date: October 24th
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. October 24th marks the date where only the brave will step up to the challenge.
  • Course: This race is unique—no course markings, no volunteers, no directions. It’s just you, the night, and your determination. Navigate from point A to point B in the quickest way you can.
  • Distance: Approximately 13 miles lie between the start and end locations. How you traverse this distance is up to you.
  • Terrain: Sidewalks, roads, alleys, grass—choose your path wisely. The urban landscape of the night is your playground.
  • Time Limit: You have a maximum of 3 hours and 15 minutes to reach the finish line, after that- we're calling the cops to head out and look for you.

This race demands strategy, resourcefulness, and resilience. Without the usual race-day amenities and support, you're left to rely on your instincts and abilities. Do you have what it takes to conquer the MIDNIGHT Rat Race UNSANCTIONED?

Note: This event is unsanctioned and presents inherent risks. Participants must prioritize their safety and be aware of their surroundings at all times. This race is for experienced runners who understand and accept the challenge.

Pick your distance

Running

Half-Marathon-ish

Oct 16, 2026 Half-Marathon 11:59 PM
$65.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 3 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Springfield.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 11.8° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 20.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 11.8° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 20.9°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
18.2
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.4mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
58.0%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

No course map published yet.

The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 36 Springfield events

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