RUN Liberty

^{Join us on Saturday March 28, 2026
Come run or walk in the 10th annual RUN Liberty Presented by the City of Liberty! New this year for the 10th Anniversary year is a 10K distance! All participants will enjoy a scenic racecourse starting and ending at William Jewell College and going through downtown Liberty. Plus, load up with the following swag: stunning large finisher medals, personalized bibs, free race photos, a soft uni-sex tri-blend long sleeve shirt for half marathoners, soft uni-sex tri-blend short sleeve shirt for 10K and 5K, 3Halves Craft beer, Big River Race Management chip timing and discounts/giveaways from our sponsors!}

Your entry fee supports the community through the Liberty Hospital Foundation. Read More

Where does the race start and finish?
The race will start and finish at William Jewell College, 500 College Hill, Liberty, MO. Start/Finish and Directions

Where does the course go?
View the Course Map HERE

What time does the races start?
Half Marathon starts at 8:00/ 10K starts at 8:15 / 5K starts at 8:45/ Kids run starts at 9:45

Where do I park on race day?
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO USE OUR SHUTTLE LOCATIONS!
There will be limited spots at the start/finish line so if you want to try to park there, be there by 6:45 a.m. The shuttle buses will run from 5:30 a.m. to 1:00 every 10 minutes to and from the shuttle location. Look for shuttle signs at the shuttle location (PLEASANT VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH). Gear check, Packet Pickup, Late Registration, Beer, Restrooms, and Omni Apparel will be inside the Mabee Center once you arrive to the race location.  Start Line will be by the Football field.
THE MABEE CENTER WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR RUNNERS TO HANG OUT IN BEFORE THE RACE.  THERE WILL BE RESTROOMS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE MABEE CENTER AS WELL AS BY THE START LINE!

Where and When is Packet Pickup and Gear Check?
DOWN SOUTH: Wednesday, March 25th at The Running Well Store in Mission 4:30-6:30 PM | 6009 Johnson Dr. Mission, KS 66202
RACE EXPO: Friday, March 27th at William Jewell College Mabee Center 10AM-7PM 

Can a friend or family member pickup my packet?
YES!

What if it rains or snows?
We will run in the rain, cold or snow.  However, if it is unsafe to run/walk, the Race Director reserves the right to cancel the race. There will be NO REFUNDS if race is cancelled due to inclement weather or Pandemic.

What if I am unable to attend?  Do I get a refund?
There will be NO REFUNDS of registration fees for the race for any reason.

Will there be food and drinks at the Finish Line?
YES! We will have food and drinks at the finish line from a variety of vendors. Plus, every runner will get a free beer from 3Halves Brewing Co. by handing them your beer tag on your bib.

Is there a time limit for the half marathon?
Yes. The course time limit is 3.5 hours (16 minute pace per mile). This is standard for most half marathon races. THIS TIME LIMIT WILL BE  ENFORCED DUE TO ROADS AND NEIGBORHOODS NEEDING OPENED BACK UP.   After mile 7.25 there will be no sidewalks for runners to get on if they have surpassed the 16 minute per mile time limit. 

How do I verify my registration?
Verify Registration

Can I switch distances before the race? 
Switching distances are allowed until 3/26/2026
Manage Registration: Sign in under your RunSignUp account then go to your profile in the upper right-hand corner.  Go to upcoming races and make the changes under RUN Liberty.

I won’t be able to participate. Can I transfer my entry to another runner? (allowed until 3/1/2026) ($5 transfer fee)
YES!
Manage Registration: Sign in under your RunSignUp account then go to your profile in the upper right corner. Go to upcoming races and make the changes under the Liberty Half Marathon/ Jewell 5K. 

If I registered but can’t participate, can I still pick up my shirt and packet?
Yes! Please stop by one of the packet pickup locations to get your shirt and packet. Shirts, packets and Finisher’s medals will NOT be mailed.

Are pets allowed?
Due to the size of the race and running through town we will NOT allow dogs to run in the race for the safety of other runners.

Are strollers allowed?
Strollers are allowed, but we ask that you start in the back of the start line area for the safety of other runners.

I have a friend or family member who would like to volunteer.  How can they help?
Volunteer

Where will the lost & found area be located?
The lost and found will be located in the Mabee Center at the Information Tent.  If you realized after the race something is missing, please contact us at: libertyhalfmarathon@libertyhospital.org

 What charitable organization will my participation fees benefit?
Your entry supports the community through the Liberty Hospital Foundation. 

We will do everything we can to have the race even in the rain, cold, or snow. However, if the race is cancelled in the event of unsafe weather or other unforeseen conditions, NO REFUNDS will be given.

 Weather forecasts will be monitored prior to the event paying special attention to the possibility of snow, ice, rain, thunder and lightning. Athletes will be made aware of weather forecasts, delays or cancellation on the RUN Liberty web site, Facebook and email so that they can adequately prepare for severe weather during the race as well as possible course alterations.

On race day, the Race Director will monitor the weather with local officials and the Public Works Department and decide if any action will be taken to modify the run. Possible scenarios include: delay of race start time, change of race course, change of race date or cancellation of the event.

Wet, slick roadways, and standing water due to rain may require rerouting, shortening the course or cancellation of the race.
Lightning visible to the Race Director or reported to the Race Director will cause the start of the race to be postponed for a minimum of 30 minutes after the latest flash of lightning. We will be working closely with a local meteorologist to make these determinations.

Shelters along the course will be identified for runners to get out of inclement weather should lightning be sighted after the start of the race and the runner chooses to take shelter for a period of time to allow the weather to clear.

If lightning is sighted on the course after the start of the race and reported to the Race Director, we will attempt to notify runners of the sighting for the runners to decide whether or not to continue running or to take shelter for a period of time.

In extreme weather, after consulting with weather meteorologist/ Liberty Police Department/ Public Works Department, the Race Director may decide to cancel the race either before the race has started or after the race has started. If a decision is made to cancel the race after it has started, the decision will be promptly communicated to all section leaders on the course for communication to the runners.

We will attempt to assist runners with transportation back to the start/finish line with our shuttle service.

We are a nonprofit organization operated by volunteers. All net proceeds from the race are paid to the Liberty Hospital Foundation. As such NO REFUNDS are given if the race has to be cancelled because of inclement weather.

2025 RACE MEDALS

2025 SHIRT BELOW

NEW!  This year, runners will receive a BLANK.  More info coming soon!

2025 SHIRT BELOW

See the 2025 Map HERE.  NEW: 10K section will be added soon!

Half Marathon pace times: 
1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:15, 2:20, 2:25, 2:30, 2:35, 2:40, 2:45, 2:50, 2:55, 3:00.

10K Pacer times:
Coming soon

5K Pacers:
The Liberty High School Cross Country team will be providing pacers for the 5K race in conjunction with theHalf Marathon on March 28. We plan to have 2-3 runners assigned to each pace below.
Minute per mile pace: 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00

Join 2,000 runners & walkers will be attending this year’s race from over 25 states.

Free admission – open to the public

To become a 2026 vendor, please check back in October 2025.

DEMOGRAPHICS
Anticipated 2,000 participants
58% Women
42% Men
25+ states and Canada represented

2025 Expo Vendors:
– KC Running Company
– Heartland 39.3 Series
– UMB Bank
– OMNI Apparel
– Ainsley’s Angels of America
– Girls on the Run KC
– Ronald McDonald House Charities 5K/10K Run
– Hy-Vee
– Liberty Hospital Sports Medicine
– Wilderness Camp Trail 5K/10K Run
– Liberty Hospital Foundation
– Runner’s Feat Jewelry
– Hospital Hill Run
– Midwest Endurance Race Co.
– Running With the Cows
– Athletico
– KC Smart Runners
– Back of the Pack
– Nautical Bowls
– IV Nutrition
– Wellway
– Union State Bank of Shoal Creek
– Running Douglas County