Cliff Hanger Run
Updated
Saturday, October 23, 2027, first start 8:45 AM, in Kansas City (4439 Gladstone Blvd (Cliff Dr East Entrance)). Distances: 5K, 8K. Entry from $32 to $38; the 5K goes from $32 to $34 after June 6.
Course and race notes
The Cliff Hanger Run in the Historic Northeast is a Kansas City classic!
Run on Cliff Drive, a Missouri state scenic byway, while enjoying the crisp fall air, and beautiful foliage. All runners and 1 mile walkers will receive a Cliff Hanger Shirt, Finisher medal, custom bib, free photos and treats after the race!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, October 23
2027 · in 350 days
Start time
8:45 AM
Earliest wave
Location
4439 Gladstone Blvd (Cliff Dr East Entrance)
Kansas City, MO 64123
Area: Kansas City, MO, Kansas City
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K8K
Price
$32 to $38
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Jun 6 (in 211 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Oct 23 (in 350 days)
Opened Oct 25, 2026
Race day in Kansas City
Weather
65° / 46°F
Typical high and low for October 23, with a 21% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Kansas City Downtown Airport, MO (3.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:34 AM – 6:29 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.2 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Oct 22
Where to stay
11 within 3 mi54 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Quality Inn & Suites
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Admiral Motel
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Origin Hotel Kansas City
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Aloft
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Element
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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