The Hillcrest Hope Giving Thanks 5K
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Liberty (1600 S Withers Rd). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after November 11.
Course and race notes
The Annual Hillcrest Hope Giving Thanks 5K will be held on Thanksgiving Day 2026 at 9 AM in Liberty, MO.
All proceeds from this event benefit Hillcrest Hope by raising awareness and funds to support its mission to transition homeless families to self-sufficiency. This event will be chip-timed.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Wed Nov 11 (in 4 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Jun 22, 2026
Race day in Liberty
Weather
50° / 32°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 16% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Kansas City Downtown Airport, MO (10.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:12 AM – 4:57 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday.
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 0.3 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
10 within 3 mi24 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Fairfield Inn & Suites
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: TownePlace Suites
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Comfort Suites Kansas City-Liberty
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Holiday Inn Express
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Baymont
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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