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.
NO PETS, BICYCLES OR STROLLERS ALLOWED ON CANNIBAL COURSE.
Entry fee includes: race registration, technical race shirt and finisher's medal.
Early Registration - Now thru June 22, 2026 at 11:59 pm Cost: $30.00
Late Registration - June 23, 2026 thru July 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm (online registration closes) Cost: $35.00
Couldn't Make Up Your Mind Registration - July 2, 2026 thru race day cost: $40.00
Packet Pickup
June 15, 2026 - June 26, 2026: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm at Hannibal Regional Foundation (175 Shinn Lane, Hannibal, MO). Please allow a minimum of 2 days after you register before picking up your packet.
June 29, 2026 - July 1, 2026: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm at Hannibal Regional Foundation (175 Shinn Lane, Hannibal, MO).
Thursday, July 2nd, 2025: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm at Hannibal Regional Foundation (175 Shinn Lane, Hannibal, MO)
Friday, July 3rd, 2026 - 7:30 am - 6:00 pm at Hannibal Regional Foundation (175 Shinn Lane, Hannibal, MO)
RACE DAY - July 4th, 2025: Starting at 5:00 am at 401 N. Main Street, Hannibal, MO
Start Time
Rolling start between 6:30 am - 7:00 am. All participants must be finished by 9:00 am and have reached the base of Lover's Leap by 8:30 am.
Award Ceremony
Overall awards will be presented starting at approximately 7:45 am. All age group awards will be mailed to participants the week of July 13th.
Jul 04, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
11:30
$30.00
Jul 04, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
11:30
$30.00
Jul 04, 2026
Distance — 15K
Type — Running
11:30
$30.00
Jul 04, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
11:30
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Hannibal.
Learn more about the host city, Hannibal.
Hannibal is a city in Missouri. It is located approximately 100 miles northwest of St. Louis and is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River.
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