28th Annual Groundhog Run

The Groundhog Run, the agency’s largest and longest running annual fundraiser, was founded in 1982 by Van Cooper, a long-time volunteer and Board member. Since his death in 1991, a memorial trophy has been given in his name to the first place 10K team. A 5K event was added in 1998 and the first place team receives a memorial trophy honoring Martha Steadman, volunteer, friend and former Board member of Children's TLC.

Believed to be the biggest organized run in America which takes place completely underground, the 2010 Groundhog Run took place at the Hunt Midwest Subtropolis on January 31, 2010. Hunt Midwest has partnered with Children’s TLC to hold the run since its inception, and the Subtropolis provides an ideal venue for competitive running in the cold Kansas City winter! The races are sanctioned by the Mid America Running Association.

The 2010 run was organized by Teal Williams, Chair, and Al Boulware, Co-Chair, along with the Children’s TLC Managing Board. Teal, Al, and the entire board planned a FANTASTIC event which will benefit the children and families served by Children's TLC.

Thanks to

We were able to award a beautiful necklace...



and a dazzling ring.




Fun Facts About the 2010 Run
The run was SOLD OUT at 3,500 runners, which is a record number of participants. With everyone's help, the event raised over $200,000 in support. Pictures from the 2010 Groundhog Run can be viewed and purchased at www.ActionSportsImages.com. Detailed race results can be viewed at www.mararunning.org. Below are the top runners in the 5K and 10K race, as well as the top Corporate teams.

5K Winners

10K Winners

Corporate Team Results

(front) GUS the Groundhog (l to r) Al Boulware (2011 Chair), Teal Williams (2010 Chair), Alan Murray (CTLC Executive Director), Cappy Powell, and Brett Anthony (Honorary Chairs)

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