Liberty Hospital Marathon Showcases Sites

Race showcases sites and raises funds

Since starting in 2016, the Liberty Hospital Half Marathon has quickly become one of the community’s signature outdoor events of the spring and is the fastest growing race in the Kansas City area. Each year, thousands of participants push themselves through various elevations while taking in the sites of scenic historic downtown Liberty.

Since 2018, the race has been part of the Heartland 39.3 series, a series created and organized by Kansas City Running Co. that features three half marathons in 10 weeks. Subsequent races are the Rock the Parkway Half Marathon in Kansas City and the Running With the Cows Half Marathon in Bucyrus, Kansas. In addition to a half marathon, the Liberty Hospital race also features the Jewell 5K, which is now part of the Heartland 15K as the Heartland races also offer 5Ks. Presented by Hy-Vee, all half marathon and 5K participants start and end at William Jewell College.

The race atmosphere is one of fun and excitement, featuring music, race photos, shirts, chip timing, craft beer, swag from a slew of on-site vendors, finisher medals and post-race refreshments.

Funds raised benefit the hospital foundation’s LiveWell grants, which are awarded to area nonprofit organizations to assist residents in need. To learn more, visit libertyhospital.org.

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