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Cliff Hanger Run 2026

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Start time: 8:45 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Entry fee: From $14 · goes up to $15 on Oct 4, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a shirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
200m - Kids Run (12 & Under)	Kids	Oct 24, 20268:45 AM	$14$15 after Oct 4, 2026	–
5k	5K	Oct 24, 20269:00 AM	$36$38 after Oct 4, 2026	–
8k	8K	Oct 24, 20269:00 AM	$42$44 after Oct 5, 2026	–
1 Mile	1 Mile	Oct 24, 20269:05 AM	$32$34 after Oct 5, 2026	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The Kids fee goes up to $15 on Oct 4, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

200m - Kids Run (12 & Under): $14 until Oct 4, then $15 until Oct 21, then $16 until Oct 24.
5k: $36 until Oct 4, then $38 until Oct 21, then $40 until Oct 23.
8k: $42 until Oct 5, then $44 until Oct 22, then $46 until Oct 24.
1 Mile: $32 until Oct 5, then $34 until Oct 22, then $36 until Oct 24.

Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:35 AM, and the 200m - Kids Run (12 & Under) starts at 8:45 AM. The start sits about 910 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Cliff Dr (East Entrance Near 4439 Gladstone Blvd), Kansas City, MO 64123

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 24 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 80°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Cliff Hanger Run cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pick Up

Friday Fleet Feet Kansas City - Ward Parkway Center. 12:00 - 6:00PM. Saturday (Race Morning) Cliff Drive (East Entrance). 7:30 - 9:00AM. Runners can pick up their bibs and others if needed. Email [email protected] with any…

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where: Cliff Dr (East Entrance Near 4439 Gladstone Blvd), Kansas City, MO 64123Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 910 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Distances: 1 Mile, 5K, 8K, Kids
Editions: 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024)

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Quick answers

When is Cliff Hanger Run?: Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8:45 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $14 before processing fees, and rises to $15 on Oct 4, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances can I run?: 1 Mile, 5K, 8K, Kids.
Where does it start?: Cliff Dr (East Entrance Near 4439 Gladstone Blvd), Kansas City, MO 64123.

From the organizers

The Cliff Hanger Run in the Historic Northeast is a Kansas City classic! Run on Cliff Drive, a Missouri state scenic byway, while enjoying the crisp fall air, and beautiful foliage. All runners and 1 mile walkers will receive a Cliff Hanger Shirt, Finisher medal, custom bib, free photos and treats after the race!