2025 Hannibal Cannibal

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

You think you’re good? You think you’re tough? Come try our course…IT’LL EAT YOU UP! The Cannibal is a 5/10/15K run or a 5K walk that starts in beautiful downtown Hannibal, and proceeds south along the Mississippi River and straight up one of Hannibal’s toughest hills, the infamous Lover’s Leap, before returning to the downtown area. The Cannibal is a U.S.A. Track and Field certified course.

Proceeds from this year’s race will benefit the Legacy of Hope Campaign at Hannibal Regional Foundation.

The Cannibal is held during National Tom Sawyer Days, which offers an assortment of activities for the entire family. For more information on Hannibal or National Tom Sawyer Days, please visit the Hannibal Convention and Visitor’s Bureau at visithannibal.com or the Hannibal Jaycees at hannibaljaycees.org.

📅 Event Details

• Date: July 5, 2025
• Location: In front of Tom & Huck Statue, Hannibal, MO
• Entry Fee: $30.00 (Early Registration), $35.00 (Late Registration), $40.00 (Late Decider)
• Course: 5/10/15K run or 5K walk

🚫 Important Notes

NO PETS, BICYCLES OR STROLLERS ALLOWED ON CANNIBAL COURSE.

🏅 Awards & Recognition

Overall awards will be presented starting at approximately 7:45 am. All age group awards will be mailed to participants the week of July 14th.

📍 Packet Pickup

Packet pickup dates are as follows:

• June 16-27: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm at Hannibal Regional Foundation (175 Shinn Lane, Hannibal, MO)
• June 30: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm at Hannibal Regional Foundation
• July 1: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm at Hannibal Regional Foundation
• July 2: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at Hannibal Regional Foundation
• July 3: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm at Hannibal Regional Foundation
• Race Day: Starting at 5:00 am at 401 N. Main Street, Hannibal, MO

⏲️ Race Schedule

• Start Time: Rolling start between 6:30 am - 7:00 am
• Finish Deadline: All participants must be finished by 9:00 am and have reached the base of Lover's Leap by 8:30 am

🔗 Registration Information

Entry fee includes race registration, technical race shirt, and finisher's medal. Hannibal Regional Foundation appreciates your participation in the Hannibal Cannibal and would like you to know that all fees associated with registering online are absorbed by the Foundation.

For more information and to register, please visit the race page here.