Hospital Hill Run 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 22, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $37 · goes up to $62 on Oct 26, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | May 22, 20277:00 AM | $52$62 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | May 22, 20277:00 AM | $37$42 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | May 22, 20277:00 AM | $77$87 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | May 22, 20277:00 AM | $55 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | May 22, 20277:00 AM | $45 | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | May 22, 20277:00 AM | $65 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $62 on Oct 26, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $52 until Oct 26, then $62 until Dec 21, then $72 until Feb 15, then $82 until Apr 12, then $92 until May 17, then $97 until May 22.
- 5K: $37 until Oct 26, then $42 until Dec 21, then $47 until Feb 15, then $52 until Apr 12, then $57 until May 17, then $62 until May 22.
- Half Marathon: $77 until Oct 26, then $87 until Dec 21, then $102 until Feb 15, then $117 until Apr 12, then $132 until May 17, then $137 until May 22.
Online registration closes May 22, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $77, entry is about 18 percent above a typical half marathon in Missouri, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Kansas City runs 2:05:52, about 9:36 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:15:37 and men in 1:56:47.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:00 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 800 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results (3 years)Half Marathon
5K
10K
Aggregated from official results (Runnin 'round Events) for Hospital Hill Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Hospital Hill Run?
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:45:05 or better, the top quarter in 1:56:24, and half the field in 2:13:22; the last tenth came in after 2:58:33.
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:39 or better, the top quarter in 31:37, and half the field in 37:25; the last tenth came in after 55:40.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 52:41 or better, the top quarter in 58:04, and half the field in 1:07:42; the last tenth came in after 1:29:09.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:54:36 | 1:43:34 |
| 20-29 | 1:36:53 | 1:24:04 |
| 30-39 | 1:34:45 | 1:29:03 |
| 40-49 | 1:46:19 | 1:27:47 |
| 50-59 | 1:50:02 | 1:33:21 |
| 60-69 | 2:05:16 | 1:42:57 |
| 70+ | 3:03:52 | 2:16:04 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Down 8 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Hospital Hill Run Half Marathon year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 1,114 to 1,156 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:08:25 to 2:13:22.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,156 (+5%) | 2:13:22 | under 1:45:05 | 1:16:09 |
| 2025 | 1,099 (-1%) | 2:08:16 | under 1:39:54 | 1:11:54 |
| 2024 | 1,114 | 2:08:25 | under 1:41:49 | 1:12:48 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Missouri half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:56:24, against 1:57:25 in a typical Missouri half marathon, so times here are about average.
- 5K: Slower than most Missouri 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:37, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- 10K: About average for Missouri 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 58:04, against 56:28 in a typical Missouri 10K, 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 22 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 40% of days. Cold snaps dip to 51°F and hot years reach 86°F.
Based on 85 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 800 feet
- Results posted by the race
- Virtual Results
- Included with entry
- Commemorative Apparel Item
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (May 22, 2027), 2026 (May 16, 2026), 2025 (May 31, 2025), 2024 (Jun 1, 2024), 2023 (Jun 3, 2023), 2022 (Jun 4, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Hospital Hill Run?
- Saturday, May 22, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $37 before processing fees, and rises to $62 on Oct 26, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 22, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $77, entry is about 18 percent above a typical half marathon in Missouri, which costs $65 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 1,156 runners finished the Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:13:22 and the winner ran 1:16:09.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:56:24, against 1:57:25 in a typical Missouri half marathon, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on sportkc.org; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Take part in “The Kansas City Running Tradition,” and participate in the Grandfather of all Kansas City Road Races. Join the thousands of runners from across the country and the world who have Conquered the Hill!
All participants receive one-of-a-kind swag, including a unique finisher's medal, participant bib, and a commemorative apparel item. In addition, finishers receive finish-line food and drink, on-course entertainment, a great post-race party, and much more!