Groundhog Run
Updated
Sunday, February 7, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Kansas City (Kansas City). Distances: 5K, 10K, 9.3 miles. Entry from $50 to $80; the 5K goes from $50 to $55 after December 7.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, February 7
2027 · in 92 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10K9.3 miles
Price
$50 to $80
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Dec 7 (in 30 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Mon Feb 8 (in 93 days)
Opened Jun 1, 2026
Race day in Kansas City
Weather
41° / 21°F
Typical high and low for February 7, with a 21% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Independence, MO (7.4 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:19 AM – 5:43 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The first start is 41 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Feb 6
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.