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8300 NE Underground Drive, Kansas CIty, MO, 64161 map it
8:00am-10:00am
816-751-7901
Groundhog Run benefiting the children of Ability KC has raised more than $4.75 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.
Ability KC brings together Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City and Children’s Therapeutic Learning Center. Annually, 2700 individuals and families receive services for medical rehabilitation, therapeutic preschool, and employment services. In addition, multiple specialty programs and services are offered, such as neuropsychology and rehabilitation psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), corporate partnerships for employment opportunities and much more. Ability KC is proud to celebrate 70 years since the beginnings of each agency in 1947. Thousands of lives have been changed and celebrations of successes have occurred due to the generosity of the Kansas City community.
Events
| Event | Time | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K |
Time8:00AM CST – 10:00AM CST |
Price$45 |
Registration ends January 24, 2018 at 11:59pm CST |
| 10K |
Time10:00AM CST – 12:00PM CST |
Price$50 |
Registration ends January 24, 2018 at 11:59pm CST |
| VIP 5K |
Time8:00AM CST – 10:00AM CST |
Price$100 |
Registration ends January 24, 2018 at 11:59pm CST |
| VIP 10K |
Time10:00AM CST – 12:00PM CST |
Price$100 |
Registration ends January 24, 2018 at 11:59pm CST |
Friday, Jan. 26, 2018
Location: KC Running Company
4760 135th Street
Leawood, KS 66224
Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018
Location: The Running Well Store
6106 NW Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64154
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Race packets are also available for pickup on race day starting at 7 AM at Hunt Midwest SubTropolis.
A limited number 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 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.
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, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-100
5K awards: Custom Top Finishers Jacket, top male and female, top three male and female in each age group
10K awards: Custom Top Finishers Jacket, top male and female, top three male and female in each age group
Corporate team awards: Top two teams in 5K and 10K
Parking will be available at Ameristar casino across the street from the Hunt Midwest SubTropolis. Shuttle buses will be available at Ameristar to take runners across the highway to the SupTropolis. We advise arriving to the event early as traffic is usually heavy the morning of the event.
Gear check will be available for all Groundhog Run participants from 7a.m. to 12p.m. on race day presented by The Running Well Store. 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 bib number. Runners must use the bag provided at packet pick-up and all items must fit inside the bag. Hunt Midwest, Ability KC and the Running Well Store are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please do not leave valuable or irreplaceable items in your bag. Race organizers reserve the right to search any bag.
