Kansas · 10K · 5K · Tunnel-to-Tunnel (5K+10K)
Groundhog Run
Groundhog Run is a 10K, 5K and Tunnel-to-Tunnel (5K+10K) event held in Kansas City, Kansas. It is usually held in January; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 3,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- January
- Location
- Kansas City, KS
- Field size
- ~3,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- January (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Kansas City, Kansas
- Distances
- 10K, 5K, Tunnel-to-Tunnel (5K+10K)
- Field size
- About 3,500 runners
- Course
- Flat (entirely underground)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- abilitykc.org
About the Groundhog Run
A one-of-a-kind 5K and 10K run entirely underground in Hunt Midwest's SubTropolis business park at a constant 65-68 degrees, benefiting children with disabilities at Ability KC. Draws thousands of runners every winter.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- 100% underground USATF-certified 5K/10K in the SubTropolis; benefits Ability KC; thousands of runners annually; has raised over $5.7 million since 1982
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Groundhog Run: common questions
- When is the Groundhog Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in January. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Groundhog Run held?
- In Kansas City, Kansas.
- What distances does the Groundhog Run offer?
- 10K, 5K and Tunnel-to-Tunnel (5K+10K).
- How many people run the Groundhog Run?
- About 3,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Groundhog Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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