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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Feb 7, 20278:00 AM | $50$55 after Dec 7, 2026 | 2,300 |
| 5K & 10K Tunnel-To-Tunnel | 15K | Feb 7, 20278:00 AM | $80$85 after Dec 7, 2026 | 220 |
| Kids Run | Kids | Feb 7, 20279:15 AM | $20 | 100 |
| 10K | 10K | Feb 7, 202710:00 AM | $55$60 after Dec 7, 2026 | 900 |
| 10K VirtualVirtual | 15K | Feb 7, 20276:00 AM | $50 | 10 |
| 5K & 10K Tunnel-To-Tunnel VirtualVirtual | 10K | Feb 7, 20276:00 AM | $75 | 10 |
| 5K VirtualVirtual | 10K | Feb 7, 20276:00 AM | $45 | 15 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $55 on Dec 7, 2026.
Online registration closes Feb 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $80, entry is about 122 percent above a typical 15K in Missouri, which costs $36 right now.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:19 AM, and the 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 730 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64161
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (KC Running Company) for Groundhog Run 2027. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 24:49 or better, the top quarter in 29:54, and half the field in 36:58; the last tenth came in after 59:17.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 47:06 or better, the top quarter in 52:53, and half the field in 1:00:55; the last tenth came in after 1:24:29.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:18 | 17:29 |
| 20-29 | 23:26 | 17:29 |
| 30-39 | 24:48 | 18:44 |
| 40-49 | 22:12 | 18:05 |
| 50-59 | 24:49 | 21:23 |
| 60-69 | 26:21 | 24:22 |
| 70+ | 43:37 | 26:00 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 122 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 917 to 1,884 finishers, and the median time rose from 36:51 to 36:58.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,884 (+3%) | 36:58 | under 24:49 | 16:49 |
| 2025 | 1,838 (+7%) | 36:54 | under 25:40 | 16:37 |
| 2024 | 1,717 (+26%) | 37:34 | under 25:44 | 16:45 |
| 2023 | 1,358 (+48%) | 36:09 | under 24:48 | 16:53 |
| 2022 | 917 | 36:51 | under 25:13 | 17:14 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Missouri 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:54, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around February 7 the day usually runs from 29°F at dawn to 48°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 10% of days. Cold snaps dip to 13°F and hot years reach 59°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Groundhog Run 2027 cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Friday, February 5, 2027. KC Running Co. 200 E. 135th Street. Kansas City, MO 64145. Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Saturday, February 6, 2027. Ability KC-Children's Center Campus. 3101 Main Street. Kansas City, MO 64108. Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00…
Parking and travel
General Registration. Parking will be available at Ameristar Casino across the street from the Hunt Midwest SubTropolis. Shuttle buses will be available at Ameristar to take runners across the highway to the SupTropolis. We advise arriving…
Parking and travel
Runners can upgrade any general registration to include the VIP experience. The VIP experience includes VIP suite access on race day, light food and beverages and VIP parking. The VIP suite gives guests access to amenities not available…
Awards
All 5K and 10K finishers will receive a finisher medal at the finish line. Tunnel-To-Tunnel participants will receive both the 5K and 10K medals with a unique added piece to combine the two finisher medals! Kids Run participants will…
Rules and FAQ
Q. What is our Bag Policy? Attention Runners and Guests: Do not Leave Your Bags Unattended. All Bags / Items found unattended will be seized by Hunt Midwest Security. Runners: All bags and belongings must be checked into Gear Check for the…
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We are thrilled for the return of the Groundhog Run this winter! Please join us February 7, 2027, for the 45th annual Groundhog Run, benefiting children with disabilities receiving services at Ability KC. This unique event gives athletes of all abilities the opportunity to participate in the 5K, 10K, and Tunnel-to-Tunnel (5K + 10k) experiences. With a consistent temperature of 65 to 68 degrees and paved underground streets, Hunt Midwest’s SubTropolis, is a USATF Certified 5K and 10K course, and the ideal venue for runners from all over the country to compete in the winter without battling the elements.