Missouri · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Hospital Hill Run
Hospital Hill Run is a half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Kansas City, Missouri. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, May 22, 2027. About 4,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 22, 2027
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Field size
- ~4,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, May 22, 2027
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 4,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- hospitalhillrun.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Hospital Hill Run
Kansas City's oldest road race, starting and finishing at Crown Center Square and challenging runners with the famous Hospital Hill climb.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Oldest road race in Kansas City (since 1974); one of the oldest half marathons in the US; USATF-certified
- Notes
- Large Kansas City race weekend; added for Missouri top-10 biggest shortlist.
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Hospital Hill Run: common questions
- When is the Hospital Hill Run?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, May 22, 2027.
- Where is the Hospital Hill Run held?
- In Kansas City, Missouri.
- What distances does the Hospital Hill Run offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Hospital Hill 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 Hospital Hill Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Hospital Hill Run?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $77 (from runsignup.com, checked October 2, 2026).
- What time does the Hospital Hill Run start?
- 7:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Hospital Hill Run?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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