Midian Shrine Center is excited to present Tunes & Blooms on the Grand Lawn at Botanica in Wichita, Kansas. This two day family fun event includes live music Friday and Saturday, a BBQ competition for adults and children, a cornhole competition, a 5K race, food and beverage sales, photo opportunities with the Midian Cartoons and Krazy Klowns and access to the gardens at Botanica.
Additional race information can be found at https://www.tunesandbloomswichita.com/.
We're BACK!
The annual Race for Freedom is a 5K run/walk organized by ICT S.O.S. to benefit a local organization involved in the fight against human trafficking. This year's Race for Freedom will be an IN-PERSON & virtual event on Saturday, Sept. 11 and will benefit ICT S.O.S.
ICT S.O.S. has Raised Over $200,000 for Partner Organizations
The annual race raises thousands of dollars each year for a different partner organization working with at-risk youth & adults. This year, we are excited to benefit ICT S.O.S. for our tenth anniversary of both the race and the organization!
Your participation this year helps to support advocacy services for adult survivors of trafficking and exploitation, education for youth in middle and high schools through our trafficking awareness curriculum and upcoming film, resources for professionals and survivors, and training for industries, direct service professionals, educators, volunteers and the community.
Are you ready to help us raise awareness and funding to stop human trafficking in Wichita?
We invite you to participate in this race by registering to run, walk, participate virtually or purchasing a t-shirt to create real and lasting change in our city!
2020 was no doubt a difficult year for races, including ours. Even though we had to make the gut-wrenching decision to go virtual last year, we were still able to raise over $13,000 for Rise Up for Youth! We missed our runners, walkers and volunteers desperately!
This year we feel that with about 100 back-up plans and contingencies for safety we can hold an in-person event. We'll be working closely throughout the year with the city, county, Carpenter Place, Timer Guys and our committee to make sure that we can bring you the best possible experience while still keeping everyone safe and healthy!
Be sure to watch your email and our Facebook page as well as this website for any pertinent information on Covid protocols as they change. We're hopeful that by fall our community will be back to some semblance of normal gatherings.
Until then: wash your hands, maintain a safe distance from people with cooties and do all you can to stay strong and healthy. Get some fresh air and some good training miles in. We want to see you at the starting line!
Four years ago, we hosted the first "TZ Memorial Sobriety Sprint", in hopes of honoring our friend Zach Arismendez who passed clean and sober on June 4th, 2017. It was a HUGE success! Hundreds of runners came out and we had a blast celebrating our friend. So, we chose to make this fun, family-friendly event an annual thing. If you are clean and sober, the run is a great way to celebrate that! If you’ve lost someone to addiction, the run is a great way to honor & remember them. At Hope is Alive we stand with those in sobriety and honor those we’ve lost. That’s what the Sobriety Sprint is all about! This year's race will mark our fifth “Sobriety Sprint” and the second-ever in Wichita, KS. With a new location, tons of prizes, and surprises along the course this will be an event you will NOT want to miss! All proceeds from this year's "TZ Memorial Sobriety Sprint” will go to the Hope is Alive Scholarship Fund.
Cessna Activity Center - 2744 George Washington Blvd
Wichita, KS US 67210
Come run with us in the inaugural Flying Angels XC Summer Classic, June 12, 2021 at Cessna Activity Center. This race will be an exciting cross country style format with a 5K race for High School/Open racers and a 2 mile option for Middle School and 10 & Under runners. ]
This race will support The Flying Angels Cross Country team. The Flying Angels is a Wichita area distance running club for kids ages 6-18. The goal of the Flying Angels is to create community amongst youth runners and their families, develop a love for the life long sport of running, and provide kids an opportunity to race locally, regionally, and nationally.
For running clubs, the challenge during the Covid-19 Pandemic has been finding ways to keep our members actively engaged and to offer them opportunities to race while large events are being canceled or going virtual. We are excited to extend this opportunity to race, not only to our club members but to any athlete who is interested in competing.
The Summer Classic includes the following Cross Country Races:
Entry Fees:
Prices include race fees and medals for top three male and female runners in each age division for each race.
Registration/Packet Pickup:
Register online through www.runsignup.com In-person race day registration will be available.
Packet pickup will begin at 6:00am on Saturday, June 12 (race day) at Cessna Activity Center.
The race will be held regardless of weather conditions.
Enjoy a fun out-and-back four-mile run through scenic Linwood Park in Wichita, KS. Burn off some calories before heading off to your football watch party. Race time is 2 pm. Day-of registration opens at 12:30 inside the gymnasium of the Linwood Park Recreation Center. All race participants receive a commemorative race shirt. All proceeds benefit RUN WICHITA, Wichita's running club.
Run in the footsteps of actual OUTLAWS!! The Outlaw course is located in the Robbers Cave State Park near Wilburton, Oklahoma. Robbers Cave State Park (established in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps) is associated with OUTLAW names like Jesse James, Belle Star, and the Youngers. The Park consists of 8,246 acres of scenic views with bluffs overlooking three large lakes, rock formations, and caves to be “enjoyed” as you navigate the mainly single track, forested, technical terrain with an abundance of rocks and roots. This is a USATf sanctioned event.
Cactus Roulette is a duration trail race hosted by the Lawrence Trail Hawks with 4 time options - 24 hours, 12 hour pm (Owl), 12 hour am (Lark), and 6 hours. There are three different loops ranging from 1.9 to 3.6 miles. Prior to each loop, runners will spin a roulette wheel to determine which loop they run next.
Base camp for the race will be at Group Camp 3 at Clinton Lake State Park in Lawrence, Kansas. Each loop will begin and end at base camp. There will be food, water, porta potties, heaters, and access to personal drop bags.
The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run is the original festive race for charity. It’s where you can strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume and FEEL GOOD about DOING GOOD. Together, we’ll jingle all the way to a cure – and have a fantastic time every step we take! Bring a team of friends, family and co-workers to run or walk. Get your jingle on and spread the Spirit of Yes: Yes to having fun and celebrating what you love. Yes to living life to the fullest. Yes to conquering arthritis for good. 100% of your registration fee and fundraising go to a great cause!
For more help or information about the 2021 Jingle Bell Run - Wichita, KS contact Steve Rock at srock@arthritis.org or call 913-369-4224.
Mark your calendars for the 5th annual Bluestem PACE 5K Race on Saturday, April 2, 2022!
Proceeds from the race will benefit the Bluestem PACE Good Neighbor Fund. This fund is in place to assist participants who encounter unforeseen circumstances and to support Bluestem PACE in providing high quality services. Bluestem PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) assists seniors in central Kansas so they can remain safe and independent in their home as long as possible. Bluestem PACE is a non-profit organization.
Signup at https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/McPherson/PaceRace5K.
It is hard to get a good run in July in Oklahoma. It’s hot and humid. A great night trail run and a party is the best way around it. In addition, you want a safe venue. This run will have all that you need. With two 5k courses (one rocky single track and the other a gravel road), this run will allow all ages, genders, and ability levels to feel safe and enjoy a great run. Dark and Dirty Miles at Robbers Cave will offer distances of 5k, 10k, 25k, and 50k. We will also have the same campgrounds rented as for the Outlaw and a nice summer bonfire party. Come hang out and get Dirty!
USATF Certified course start and finish in Centennial Park with finish line crossing "Home Plate"
Kick off your celebration of America's Birthday Headin For Home. This unique 5K features chip timing and a certified course which travels through the beautiful campus of Bethel College and ends with runners crossing home plate at Kenny Williams Field. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic the cost of the race is $25 and will remain there until until June 25th ,$30 June 26- DAY OF RACE late registrations (after June 30 at 11:59 PM) must be done in person (no shirt guaranteed July 1-day of race). Proceeds from the race benefit Newton's American Legion Baseball Teams the Knights and Junior Knights and Team Jack Foundation. This year the race is also serving as a tribute Roger Gillispie. He served Babe Ruth and American Legion Baseball in Newton out of love. He recently passed away and is missed by all that knew him greatly.
New this year is a Virtual Option. Run or walk wherever you are and benefit the Newton American Legion Baseball teams and our Charity partner Team Jack Foundation as we help battle Pediatric Brain Tumors. Your donation will help both causes. All virtual participants will receive a race T-shirt.
Back for a fourth year is the Headin'For Home 1 Mile Fun Run. This non-chiped race is designed for children and families and will use the same start and finish line as the other race. Each participant in this race will receive a participation award and a T-shirt**. Fees for this race are $15 until day of race (no shirt guaranteed July 1-day of race).
**T-shirt not guaranteed for day of race entries.
SatuThe Queen B 1 Mile will take place on the track at BG Products Veterans Sports Complex in El Dorado, KS. The race will be USATF certified as well as cash payout to first, second & third male & female.
Family-friendly event benefits Family Promise of Lawrence, a nonprofit serving local families experiencing homelessness. Fast, flat course. 1st-time racers, joggers, walkers, strollers & dogs on leash welcome. Medals to top 3 age group finishers, overall & master's winners. Save $5/person for teams of 4+. Contact Kristin for discount code. Free kids’ activities. On-site registration 7 a.m.-8 a.m.
Come join us in our small community of Circle School District, Benton, KS during our Benton Day celebration. The race will be out and back course and timed by Timer Guys. Start and finish line will be in front of the Benton Community (Lions Club) building. Pictures, breakfast, and age awards immediately following the race. Circle Benton Elementary will be hosting their Spring Fling on this same day. We welcome all to join us and to support our kids in the Circle district.
Proceeds of the race go back to CMS and CHS students to meet activity and classroom needs.
Covid-19 Updates:
First annual Dove Dash 5k is set to take off at Dove Estates in Goddard, KS on April 4th, 2020 with an 8am Start time. This run/walk will take you through Tanganyika Wildlife Park on the way back to Dove Estates. 10% of the proceeds will be donated to Parkinson's Foundation. The race will be chip-timed and sanctioned through USATF. Awards will be handed out to the top two in each age group as well as the overall winner. All Participants will receive a finishers medal and a long sleeve T-Shirt.
Packet Pick Up: April 3rd : 9am - 5pm at Dove Estates 1400 S 183rd St W or Race Morning 6:30-7:30am
The Parkinson's Foundation strives to improve lives of individuals with Parkinson's Disease and supports research to find a cure. More information can be found at: https://www.parkinson.org/
Come Home for Christmas- Jingle Bell 5k
Join us for our second annual Come Home for Christmas in Peabody, Kansas! Start off your day dressing festive in holiday colors for our Jingle Bell 5k. Then stay for an event filled day in downtown Peabody, Ks. Family fun events will include: cornhole tournament, gingerbread house competition for children, ornament decorating, meet and greet with Santa, Letters to Santa, Bounce house. There will also be a vendor's showcase for holiday shopping. Finish the day off with our Christmas parade at 6pm immediately following with the lighting of downtown Peabody.
Registration begins at 10 am
Race starts at 10:30 am
May register up to day of the race; HOWEVER, to guarantee a tshirt please register by November 24th!
Prizes will be held for 1st place Male and Female runners.
The Kearney Family YMCA’s 17th Annual Turkey Trot
Thank you for participating or volunteering in our 17th Annual Turkey Trot & Gobble Wobble! We are very grateful to have you here whether you are running, walking, or volunteering to help with this event. Thank you to all of our sponsors without whom this event wouldn’t be possible!
IMPORTANT RACE DAY REMINDERS
Parking: Limited parking available in the YMCA lot. Additional parking available at both the eFree Church & Presbyterian Church. Please DO NOT park on 7th St. as it is part of our course.
Route volunteers: You will see volunteers throughout the route. Each group of volunteers will be wearing a light blue Turkey Trot volunteer t-shirts! If you need any medical attention let a volunteer know and they will get a member of our medical team to you as soon as possible.
Water stops: Water and POWERADE will be available at Country Club Lane and trail.
Bikes: We will have lead bikes and SAG bikes for both races.
Race start/finish: At the Kearney Family YMCA 4500 6th Ave
·Gobble Wobble Race Starts at 8:30 AM
·5 Mile Race Starts at 9:00 AM
·2 Mile Race Starts at 9:10 AM
Chip timing system: This event is being officially timed by TIMERGUYS. Results will be available at the finish line, sent through text message or on the Kearney Family YMCA website. Results will also be emailed to you within 24 hours. Disposable chips are attached to the back of your race number...be careful not to bend.
Awards ceremony: Please stay for the awards presentations. We will give prizes to the top three female and male runners in each race, “Top Dog” and best costume. These will be handed out as soon as results are verified. This year all participants will receive a prize at the finish line.
Furry Friends & Strollers: We do kindly ask all runners with dogs or strollers to please start toward the back of the corral. –Thank you!
The GOTR 5K is open to the community! Men, women and children of all fitness levels are welcome to join in the celebration!
All proceeds going to Carlie Almond Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Race day registration from 8:00-8:30 am