Missouri · 10K · 5K · Tunnel-to-Tunnel Challenge
Groundhog Run
Groundhog Run is a 10K, 5K and Tunnel-to-Tunnel Challenge event held in Kansas City, Missouri. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, February 7, 2027. About 4,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- February 7, 2027
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Field size
- ~4,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, February 7, 2027
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Distances
- 10K, 5K, Tunnel-to-Tunnel Challenge
- Field size
- About 4,000 runners
- Course
- Flat, fully underground
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- abilitykc.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CST
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Groundhog Run
A one-of-a-kind 5K/10K run held entirely underground in Hunt Midwest's SubTropolis limestone caverns, benefiting children with disabilities at Ability KC.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Unique 100% underground race at SubTropolis; one of KC's top events; major fundraiser for Ability KC
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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, Missouri.
- What distances does the Groundhog Run offer?
- 10K, 5K and Tunnel-to-Tunnel Challenge.
- How many people run the Groundhog Run?
- About 4,000 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, $50 (from runsignup.com, checked October 2, 2026).
- What time does the Groundhog Run start?
- 8:00 AM CST.
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