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Kansas City Zoo Run, "Run for the Hornbills"
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Kansas City Zoo Run, "Run for the Hornbills"

Kansas City, Missouri, United States View on map
Sep 19, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Thank you for joining us for the 23rd Anniversary of the Kansas City Zoo Run, "Run for the Hornbills!"

The Kansas City Zoo Run is a local favorite, featuring a different species of animal each year. 

All participants receive uniquely branded swag associated with the year's featured animal species.  In addition to the swag, a portion of each participant's entry fee supports the Friends of the Zoo.  The uniquely branded swag that each participant will receive in 2026 includes the following:

- Custom designed featured species GO-EX Hornbills t-shirt
- Custom Hornbills finisher's medal
- Free one-time entry into the Kansas City Zoo that is valid on race day or any day through the end of 2026

If you want to start fundraising after completing your registration, you will need to log into your RunSignUp account and edit your registration.  From there, you will be able to choose "Become A Fundraiser" and join in the fun while supporting the Hornbills!

Please follow us on Facebook (@KansasCityZooRun) and Instagram (@kczoorun) for opportunities to win prizes from our sponsors, as well as to keep yourself updated on all of the latest information regarding registration, packet pickup, event highlights and more!!  

Please note as a reminder, our event has a NO REFUND policy.

Pick your distance

Running

4 Mile

Please be aware that, if you decide not to participate in person and ask to switch to virtual after 8/31/2026, you (or someone you know) will be strongly encouraged to pick up your packet in person. If you aren’t able to pick up your virtual packet in person, you will be charged a shipping fee, your packet will be shipped after the event date, and your shirt size will NOT be guaranteed.

Sep 19, 2026 6.4K 8:30 AM
$45.00
Open

1 Mile Adult

Please be aware that, if you decide not to participate in person and ask to switch to virtual after 8/31/2026, you (or someone you know) will be strongly encouraged to pick up your packet in person. If you aren’t able to pick up your virtual packet in person, you will be charged a shipping fee, your packet will be shipped after the event date, and your shirt size will NOT be guaranteed.

Sep 19, 2026 1.6K 9:45 AM
$32.00
Open

1 Mile Child

This category is only for those 12 years of age and under. Please be aware that, if you decide not to participate in person and ask to switch to virtual after 8/31/2026, you (or someone you know) will be strongly encouraged to pick up your packet in person. If you aren’t able to pick up your virtual packet in person, you will be charged a shipping fee, your packet will be shipped after the event date, and your shirt size will NOT be guaranteed.

Sep 19, 2026 1.6K 9:45 AM
$25.00
Open

Virtual 4 Mile

This event is for participants who are unable to attend in person. All virtual swag will be shipped AFTER 09/01/2026.

Sep 19, 2026 6.4K 8:30 AM
$45.75
Open

Virtual 1 Mile Adult

This event is for participants who are unable to attend in person. All virtual swag will be shipped AFTER 09/01/2026.

Sep 19, 2026 1.6K 9:45 AM
$32.00
Open

Virtual 1 Mile Child

This event is for participants who are unable to attend in person. All virtual swag will be shipped AFTER 09/01/2026. This category is only for those 12 years of age and under.

Sep 19, 2026 1.6K 9:45 AM
$25.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 15 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Kansas City.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 17.7° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 27.2°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 17.7° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 29.3°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
16.9
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
5.8mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
71.1%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 100 Kansas City events

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