8K5K1 miRegistration open

Cliff Hanger Run

Saturday, October 24, 2026Kansas City, Missouri

Entry from: $15
Days to go: 18

At a glance

Date: Oct 24, 2026
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Distances: 8K, 5K, 1 mi
Registration: Registration open until Oct 24, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site: cliffhangerrun.com
Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

The Cliff Hanger Run in the Historic Northeast is a Kansas City classic! Run on Cliff Drive, a Missouri state scenic byway, while enjoying the crisp fall air, and beautiful foliage. All runners and 1 mile walkers will receive a Cliff Hanger Shirt, Finisher medal, custom bib, free photos and treats after the race!

Key dates

Registration opens

Oct 26, 2025

Tier 1 ends

Jun 7, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Jun 8, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Aug 30, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Aug 31, 2026

Tier 3 ends

Oct 4, 2026

Tier 3 ends

Oct 5, 2026

Tier 4 ends

Oct 21, 2026

15d

Tier 4 ends

Oct 22, 2026

16d

Tier 5 ends

Oct 23, 2026

17d

Registration closes

Oct 24, 2026

18d

Race day

Oct 24, 2026

18d

Tier 5 ends

Oct 24, 2026

18d

Pricing

Tier 4, then $46 from Oct 22, 2026

$44

Tier 4, then $40 from Oct 21, 2026

$38

1 Mile

Tier 4, then $36 from Oct 22, 2026

$34

200m - Kids Run (12 & Under)

Tier 4, then $16 from Oct 21, 2026

$15

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