The Hillcrest Hope Giving Thanks 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 1600 S Withers Rd, Liberty, MO
- Distance
- Hillcrest Hope Giving Thanks 5K · Virtual 5K Run
From the Organizer
The Annual Hillcrest Hope Giving Thanks 5K will be held on Thanksgiving Day 2025 at 9 AM in Liberty, MO. All proceeds from this event benefit Hillcrest Hope by raising awareness and funds to support its mission to transition homeless families to self-sufficiency. This event will be chip-timed. This is a family-friendly event for runners, families with strollers, and walkers. Strollers and walkers will be asked to start at the back of the line-up for safety purposes.
NO PETS ALLOWED PLEASE.
Registration includes a long-sleeve shirt.
PACKET PICK UP will be held at our new admin office at 200 West Mill St, Liberty MO 64068, on Wednesday November 26th from 4pm to 7pm. Additional packet pick up will be available the morning of the run at the Liberty Community Center starting at 7:45am. The Run will begin at 9am.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
50°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
19%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kearney 3e, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Liberty, MO
Population
30,446
as of 2023
Elevation
879 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- The Hillcrest Hope Giving Thanks 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 1600 S Withers Rd, Liberty, MO
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Hillcrest Hope Giving Thanks 5K?
- The Hillcrest Hope Giving Thanks 5K is a running race held in Liberty, Missouri on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The Hillcrest Hope Giving Thanks 5K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Liberty, Missouri at 1600 S Withers Rd, Liberty, MO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Hillcrest Hope Giving Thanks 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Hillcrest Hope Giving Thanks 5K
Nov 26, 2026