Groundhog Run Benefiting Ability KC

Kansas City, MO, USA
28 Jan, 2018 (Sun)

Running

5 km, 10 km

About the event

As the largest annual fundraiser for Children’s TLC, the Groundhog Run has raised more than $4.5 million for children with special needs since its inception in 1982. The race is one of very few 5k races, and believed to be the only 100% underground sanctioned 10k race in the nation. With a consistent temperature of 65 to 68 degrees, the Hunt Midwest SubTropolis is the ideal venue for runners from all over the country to compete in this annual winter event.


Packet Pickup Info

Friday, January 27, 2017

Location: TBD 

Time: 11AM-7PM

Saturday, January 28, 2017

Location:TBD

Time: 9AM - 2PM

Race Packets are also available for pickup on race day starting at 7:00 am at Hunt Midwest SubTropolis.


VIP 5k and 10k

A limited quantity of VIP Level entries will be available for both races. VIP entries include runner registration fees for the 5K or 10K, VIP suite access on race day and VIP Parking. The VIP Suite gives guests access to an even better assortment of food and beverages, as well as access to real restrooms....avoid the port-a-potties! Your suite wristband and VIP parking pass will be available at packet pickup on Friday and Saturday before the race. If you are unable to pick up your packet at packet pickup please contact the race director for instructions.


Awards

Race results will be posted at www.kcrunningcompany.com
Age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29. 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over
5k Awards Individual: Finishers medal, Top male and female, top three male and female in each age group
10k Awards: Finishers medal, top male and female, top three male and female in each age group

Corporate Team Awards: Top two teams in 5K and 10K


Parking

Parking will be available at Ameristar casino across the street from the Hunt Midwest SubTropolis. Shuttle busses will be available at Ameristar to take runners across the highway to the SupTropolis. We advise you to arrive to the event early as traffic is usually heavy the morning of the event. 


Gear Check Presented by The Running Well Store

Gear check will be available for all Groundhog Run participants from 7am to 12pm on race day. All items MUST be picked up by noon. Gear check is only available for race participants and runners must present their bibs for drop-off and pick-up as items will be organized by your bib numbers. Runners must use the bag provided at packet pickup and all items must fit inside of the bag. Hunt Midwest, Children's TLC and the Running Well Store are not responsible for lost of stolen items. Please do not leave valuable or irreplaceable items in your bag. Race organizers reserve the right to search any bag. 

Races offered by this event

5k

28 Jan, 2018 (Sun) - 08:00
Running
5 km
On site
Road

10K

28 Jan, 2018 (Sun) - 10:00
Running
10 km
On site
Road

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