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Hospital Hill Run

Sat May 16, 2026
Kansas City, MO 64108 US Directions
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Events

Premier Event!

Half Marathon

Time: 7:00AM CDT 11:00AM CDT
Open to ages 15+.

10K

Time: 7:00AM CDT 11:00AM CDT

5K

Time: 7:00AM CDT 11:00AM CDT

Virtual Half Marathon

Open to ages 15+.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.hospitalhillrun.org.

Additional Fees

Service Fee: $2.00

Place

2450 Grand Blvd.
Crown Center Square
Kansas City, MO US 64108

Description

Due to activities surrounding the FIFA World Cup 26™ in Kansas City, the 2026 Hospital Hill Run will be run on an earlier date in May.

 

Take part in “The Kansas City Running Tradition,” and participate in the Grandfather of all Kansas City Road Races. Join the thousands of runners from across the country and the world who have Conquered the Hill! 

 

All participants receive one-of-a-kind swag, including a unique finisher's medal, participant bib, and a commemorative apparel item.  In addition, finishers receive finish-line food and drink, on-course entertainment, a great post-race party, and much more!

 

For those wanting to share in the tradition but are unable to attend in person, we offer the Hospital Hill Run Virtual Race option for all three distances.  We hope that you can experience everything this event has to offer in person.  However, we understand that sometimes participating in person is impossible, but you still want to participate in the event and receive our unique swag.  Continuing to offer our virtual option is our way of helping you share in the joy virtually!

 

Mark your calendar for the 53rd Annual Hospital Hill Run...the oldest road race in Kansas City and one of the oldest half-marathons in the country. Remember, you too can experience the "Thrill of the Hill."

Race Contact Info

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Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy

Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!

We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Hospital Hill Run.

Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!

Some key RaceJoy features include:

GPS Progress Alerts

  • Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.

Live GPS Tracking

  • Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.

Send-a-Cheer

  • Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.

Virtual Results (virtual events only)

  • Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
To use RaceJoy, you must carry your phone and activate tracking on the day you complete your race.
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