Groundhog Run
About this race
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.
Register, Volunteer, Sponsor! Join us and thousands of individuals who have become part of Ability KC’s mission in building brighter futures for children with disabilities or who have experienced critical illnesses and injuries. No matter how you choose to support the Groundhog Run, this year will be packed with excitement and celebration.
For questions on sponsorship, please contact Gemma Zook at gemma.zook@abilitykc.org.
Join fellow runners on January 29, 2023 for the Groundhog Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K, 15K, Kids Run featuring a flat and fast course in Kansas City.
Pick your distance
Running
5K
This unique underground event starts at 8:00 AM in waved starts.
10K
This unique underground event starts at 10:00 AM in waved starts.
5K & 10K Tunnel-To-Tunnel
Join us for the, unique to Groundhog Run, Tunnel-To-Tunnel! Runners will compete in BOTH the 5K at 8:00 AM and 10K at 10:00 AM. This is the perfect warm up for those looking to compete in a spring half marathon.
Kids Run
This untimed fun run will have family and friends cheering on kids ages 0-8, in distances ranging from 50 yards to 200 yards (based on age group). The Kids Run will start at 9:15am or after the 5K Race. We will group kids by age groups beginning with the youngest and ending with the oldest. Parents & guardians are allowed to run with their children, but please be mindful of everyone! Kids’ bibs will be available at Packet Pick-Up on Friday & Saturday as well as the event day on Sunday morning.
5K Virtual
10K Virtual
5K & 10K Tunnel-To-Tunnel Virtual
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Kansas City in 2023, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Kansas City
Groundhog Run takes place in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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