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RUN Liberty 2027

Date
Saturday, March 20, 2027
Start time
8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $15 · goes up to $65 on Nov 1, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Liberty 10K10KMar 20, 20278:00 AM$55$65 after Nov 1, 2026–
Liberty Half MarathonHalf MarathonMar 20, 20278:00 AM$65$75 after Nov 1, 20261,350
Liberty 5K5KMar 20, 20278:45 AM$40$45 after Nov 1, 20261,100
Kid's RunKidsMar 20, 20279:45 AM$15–

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

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The 10K fee goes up to $65 on Nov 1, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Liberty 10K: $55 until Nov 1, then $65 until Jan 1, then $70 until Mar 1, then $80 until Mar 20.
  • Liberty Half Marathon: $65 until Nov 1, then $75 until Jan 1, then $80 until Mar 1, then $90 until Mar 20.
  • Liberty 5K: $40 until Nov 1, then $45 until Jan 1, then $50 until Mar 1, then $55 until Mar 20.
  • Kid's Run: $15 until Nov 1, then $15 until Jan 1, then $20 until Mar 20.

Online registration closes Mar 20, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Missouri ($65).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a half marathon in Missouri runs 2:08:16, about 9:47 a mile, based on 39 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:18:16 and men in 1:58:39.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:22 AM, and the Liberty 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 860 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

Start/Finish-- William Jewell College, Liberty, MO 64068

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

Liberty Half Marathon

428
finishers
2:10:45
median (9:58 /mi)
1:06:50
winning time
48% / 52%
women / men
median 2:10:451:21:143:19:35
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Liberty 5K

368
finishers
38:47
median (12:31 /mi)
18:28
winning time
60% / 40%
women / men

Liberty 10K

179
finishers
1:08:55
median (11:07 /mi)
38:50
winning time
56% / 44%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (ChronoTrack Live) for RUN Liberty. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at RUN Liberty?

At the 2026 Liberty Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:40:15 or better, the top quarter in 1:53:58, and half the field in 2:10:45; the last tenth came in after 2:58:17.

At the 2026 Liberty 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:47 or better, the top quarter in 30:32, and half the field in 38:47; the last tenth came in after 58:49.

At the 2026 Liberty 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 50:29 or better, the top quarter in 59:40, and half the field in 1:08:55; the last tenth came in after 1:36:39.

Third place by age group, 2026 Liberty Half Marathon
AgeWomenMen
Under 202:09:011:59:37
20-291:40:001:23:05
30-391:37:281:21:31
40-491:39:221:35:52
50-591:56:201:40:23
60-692:10:421:49:22

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 43 percent since 2022.

All events combined, from official results.

RUN Liberty Half Marathon year by year

From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 963 to 428 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:17:30 to 2:10:45.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026428 (-33%)2:10:45under 1:40:151:06:50
2025640 (-10%)2:15:56under 1:42:071:15:56
2024711 (-15%)2:15:12under 1:43:131:14:48
2023839 (-13%)2:15:49under 1:45:241:16:48
20229632:17:30under 1:43:531:11:11

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 1:53:58, against 1:57:25 in a typical Missouri half marathon, so times here are about average.

  • 5K: About average for Missouri 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:32, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here are about average.
  • 10K: Slower than most Missouri 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 59:40, against 56:28 in a typical Missouri 10K, so times here run 6 percent slower.

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 March 20 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 59°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 24°F and hot years reach 74°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 RUN Liberty cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Race Expo Information

Join 2,000 runners & walkers will be attending this year’s race from over 25 states. Free admission – open to the public. To become a 2026 vendor, please check back in October 2025. DEMOGRAPHICS. Anticipated 2,000 participants. 58% Women…

Rules and FAQ

FAQ's

Where does the race start and finish? The race will start and finish at William Jewell College, 500 College Hill, Liberty, MO. Start/Finish and Directions. Where does the course go? View the Course Map HERE. What time does the races start?…

Rules and FAQ

WEATHER POLICY

We will do everything we can to have the race even in the rain, cold, or snow. However, if the race is cancelled in the event of unsafe weather or other unforeseen conditions, NO REFUNDS will be given. Weather forecasts will be monitored…

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Race details

Where
Start/Finish-- William Jewell College, Liberty, MO 64068Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 860 feet
Results posted by the race
2026 Results, Past Results
Included with entry
Short Sleeve Uni-sex Soft Tri-blend Shirt; Long Sleeve Uni-sex Soft Tri-blend Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
Editions
2027 (Mar 20, 2027), 2026 (Mar 28, 2026), 2025 (Mar 29, 2025), 2024 (Mar 23, 2024), 2023 (Mar 25, 2023), 2022 (Mar 26, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is RUN Liberty?
Saturday, March 20, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $65 on Nov 1, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Mar 20, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Missouri ($65).
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.
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, Kids.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 428 runners finished the Liberty Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:10:45 and the winner ran 1:06:50.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:53:58, against 1:57:25 in a typical Missouri half marathon, so times here are about average.
Where does it start?
Start/Finish-- William Jewell College, Liberty, MO 64068.

From the organizers

Join us on Saturday March 20, 2027

Come run or walk in the 11th annual RUN Liberty Presented by the City of Liberty! Join us for the 11th Anniversay 5K/10K or Half-Marathon distance! All participants will enjoy a scenic racecourse starting and ending at William Jewell College and going through downtown Liberty. Plus, load up with the following swag: stunning large finisher medals, personalized bibs, free race photos, a soft uni-sex tri-blend long sleeve shirt for half marathoners, soft uni-sex tri-blend short sleeve shirt for 10K and 5K, 3Halves Craft beer, Big River Race Management chip timing and discounts/giveaways from our sponsors!

Your entry fee supports the community through the Liberty Hospital Foundation. Read More