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Cliff Hanger Run

Sat, Oct 23, 2027

In 352 days

Kansas City, MO

4439 Gladstone Blvd (Cliff Dr East Entrance)

54–79°F, cloudy

1% chance of rain, wind up to 8 mph

Typically 47–63°F · some rain risk

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On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years

2025

51–56°F

rain

2024

51–83°F

rain

2023

60–75°F

rain

2022

51–75°F

rain

2021

51–78°F

rain

2020

33–46°F

dry

2019

40–50°F

dry

2018

40–59°F

dry

2017

46–54°F

dry

2016

49–65°F

dry

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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!

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