Directions to the race

The race begins and ends in Crown Center. Click here for driving instructions.

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PARKING

Crown Center Parking will resume their regular parking policies as of 12pm on Race Day. Parking will be free in the garages starting at 5 am on Saturday until 12 pm race day. If you leave after 12 pm inform the attendant that you were with the race and they will open the gate.

There are many different parking lots to park in. It is highly recommended that you arrive on-site by 6:00 am to ensure plenty of time to park and make your way to the start line. 

PARKING GARAGEs

Enter on Pershing Road at McGee Street. This entrance will close by 6:45 am and will not allow cars to leave before 8:30 am race day.

Enter on Grand Boulevard from either the east or west side of the street. You will not be allowed to head south on Grand Boulevard from Pershing Road, so you will need to follow Pershing Road to Gillham Road to 27th Street. Take 27th to Grand Boulevard and enter the parking garage. These lots will not allow cars to exit until after 11:00 am race day.

SURFACE LOTS

There are various surface parking lots available for Hospital Hill Run participants, volunteers, and spectators. There are two lots located at 26th and Warwick Trafficway, one lot at 27th and Warwick Trafficway. Lots will remain open until 6:45 am and will have limited access to exit after 8:30 am.

Bluecross Blueshield Lot

Parking will be available in the BlueCross BlueShield parking lot. Enter from Grand Blvd on OK street. Inform security you are with the Hospital Hill Run to enter.

NOTE : Both the Sheraton and Westin have parking garages close to the start and finish areas. These lots are not free and the Sheraton and Westin will charge for use.

ROAD CLOSURES

Road closures are In effect from 7:00 am to 11:30 am on race day. Residents along the route will be allowed to cross the road during the race when there are gaps in participants and the police officers deem it safe to do so. The Kansas City Police Department has been contracted to provide appropriate traffic control during the race to allow for safe travel for residents as well as the thousands of participants along the course.

Streets will close and re-open on a rolling schedule. Times are estimated based on previous years. Volunteers and police will be at intersections to work with traffic and athletes. For the safety of everyone involved, we appreciate your patience as we work together