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. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, February 7, 2027. About 3,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- February 7, 2027
- Location
- Kansas City, KS
- Field size
- ~3,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, February 7, 2027
- 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
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CST
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 39°F at the start, 86% humidity, 7 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 7, 2026)
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 confirmed date is Sunday, February 7, 2027.
- 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.
- Is registration open for the Groundhog Run?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $55 (from runsignup.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Groundhog Run start?
- 8:00 AM CST.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Groundhog Run?
- about 39°F at the start, 86% humidity, 7 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 7, 2026).
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