This classic Hesston race tradition moves to Homecoming Weekend in 2017. Early entry discount until Sept. 15. Last minute participants can register at the Friday evening picnic or 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. at BSC on race day.

Come join us for our Annual SuperHero HOPE 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk!

We will start the 5K race at 8:00 AM and the 1-mile walk will kick off at 9:00 AM. Come dressed as your favorite superhero! All proceeds will benefit Hope for Hemophilia to help families living with hemophilia with resources. Come run for those who cannot run for themselves!

During and after the run/walk we will have food and fun activities for the whole family. Enjoy food from restaurant vendors and local businesses, along with awards for the winners of the best SuperHero costume, fastest race time, and most money raised.

Sign up as an individual or start a team with your friends. Raise money for your team and win great prizes! You can raise money for each mile you run or just ask people to sponsor you for any amount.

This will be a fun and exciting day with lots of entertaining events for everyone. Bring your family, bring your friends, and bring your heroes!

2nd Annual 5k Run/Walk

• Light lunch and refreshments provided following the run.
• Homemade Medals for top 3 finishers in each division. Designed and produced by Gunar himself.
• Parking: Please follow parking signs and attendants directions upon your arrival

Packet pickup Friday 7-21-17 from 8a-8p at Great Life Salina

Registration deadline to guarantee a shirt will be July 12, 2017.

Race Flyer

The Wichita Sports Forum 5K Race Series will take place at the beautiful Wichita Sports Forum.  This 150,000 square foot facility is located just off of Greenwich & K96 in the middle of shopping, restaurants and entertainment.  There are 2 races as part of the race series.  The first 5K will be on Sunday, October 22.  The second 5K will be on Sunday, November 12.  The races will begin in the parking lot of the Wichita Sports Forum and run through the streets and neighborhoods of Greenwich Place and this booming area.  The races will end back in the parking lot where there will be many activities to take part in.  As a participant, you will get a race t-shirt and a customized medal for each race.  If you participate in both, you will get a special medal and shirt signifying that you were participant in both races.  The race will be chip timed.
After the races, we will have a party planned inside the Wichita Sports Forum with free jumping in the trampoline park, sand volleyball and a beer garden.

Lexi’s 5K 2021
Sunday, October 31, 2021
1:30 PM: 1 Mile Untimed Run/Walk
2:00 PM: 5K Run/Walk 
3:15 PM: Awards Ceremony & After Party BBQ (free for participants; $5 each for others)                                           

 8th Annual 5K Run/Walk fundraiser will benefit Lexi’s LAMB Foundation

Registration

Registrations must be received by October 1st to be guaranteed a t-shirt on race day. T-shirts for registrations received after October 1st will be subject to availability. 

5K Registration through October 28th.
· Adults $25
· Children under 12 $20
Online Registration ends October 28th.

5K Late Registration (October 29th-31st)
· Only available at packet pickup locations
· Adults $30
· Children under 12 $25

1 Mile Walk/Run (non-timed event) 
· Adults $20
· Children under 12 $15

Virtual Runner (non-participant) $20 – shirts for virtual runners will be mailed the week following the race.
 
Packet Pickup (subject to change)
· Saturday October 30th from 10AM to 2PM – Location To Be Determined

· Sunday October 31st beginning at 12:30PM at Sedgwick County Park.

Lexi’s LAMB Foundation
Lexi's LAMB Foundation was formed in memory of Alexis Sparks to help children in local hospitals. Lexi's brief time on earth touched the lives of so many and her courage to keep fighting no matter what inspired so many more. Each year the foundation touches the lives of thousands of local children and their families. Whether it is something small like a sippy cup to something larger like a video game system to help distract the child during their hospital stay, our goal is bring comfort to the children while they are sick. Please join Lexi's family and friends on October 31, 2021 as we celebrate her life and raise money for children in local hospitals. For more information on Lexi's LAMB Foundation, please like us on Facebook or visit our website at www.lexislamb.org.

Sponsorships are always welcome and extremely important. Contact Kathy at 316-518-0204 or lexislamb@cox.net for information on how you can become a sponsor.

Join us for our Annual Race to Remember on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at 9 am at Sedgwick County Park.
The Kansas DUI Impact Center annually hosts the “Race to Remember,” honoring DUI Victims and survivors and commemorating Red Ribbon week.
Proceeds from the 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run benefit victims of vehicular crime committed under the influence of drugs and alcohol, and fund educational programs that raise community awareness of the dangers of impaired driving.All Law Enforcement Officers, Military Service Members and Teams of 10+ recieve a 10% discount on registration.  This race uses gender based, 10 year age brackets i.e. 20-29, and never consolidates brackets by age or gender.  Everyone who registers by October 10th receives a Dri-fit T-shirt. Everyone recieves a MEDAL!  Join us for the Race To Remember!
The Kansas DUI Impact Center was founded in 1987 as the DUI Victim Center of Kansas. It has since served more than 50,000 victims of DUI crime. The mission of the Kansas DUI Impact Center (KSDUI) is to serve victims of impaired driving and their families, while increasing awareness of the traumatic consequences of vehicular crime committed under the influence of drugs and alcohol through community outreach, education, and prevention, to reduce DUI offender recidivism as result of the DUI Victim Panel, and to positively impact social perception of impaired driving eliminating subsequent serious injury and death increasing public safety.

Join runners/walkers for a fun journey through one of the prettiest campuses in Kansas! As a participant of the USATF-Certified Course Pumpkin Run 5K, you will receive a one of a kind glow-in-the-dark t-shirt. Little Pumpkin Runners of the 1K will also receive a glow-in-the-dark t-shirt. Open to Wichita State University students, faculty/staff, family, friends and the general public.

Join us in Great Bend, Kansas for the 3rd Annual Flatlander Half Marathon & YP5K on Saturday, October 21st. The races will start and finish at Jack Kilby Square in downtown Great Bend, and both will utilize a professionally chipped timing system provided by Timer Guys. Participants can elect to run or walk the 5K course or take on the more challenging half marathon course. Each participant receives a race t-shirt, a swag bag of goodies from our sponsors, a complimentary breakfast, along with free finish line photos published on our Facebook page after the event. Cost is $30 per 5K participant or $60 per half marathon participant. Prices increase to $35 and $70 respectively after September 25th. T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed after the earlybird deadline. Proceeds will be used to sponsor fitness and wellness initiatives in Barton County. Post your race photos using the hashtag #YP5K on social media!

Flatlander Half Marathon - 13.1 Miles
Take a scenic tour of the Great Bend community on our dynamic race route, which incorporates two City parks, our notorious hike and bike trail, as well as beautiful tree-lined residential streets - all on flat terrain with well-coordinated hydration stations. Ample restroom facilities are made available at the starting line and at the park pavilion. Awards will be presented to the top male and top female finishers in five age groups (13 to 18, 19 to 25, 26 to 35, 36 to 49, 50 and Over). All half marathon finishers will receive a medal. *Pending USATF certification.

YP5K - 3.1 Miles
Join us at Jack Kilby Square for a scenic route through Great Bend that includes Brit Spaugh Park and well-marked residential areas. Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in six age groups (12 and Under, 13 to 18, 19 to 25, 26 to 35, 36 to 49, 50 and Over).

Sterling, Kansas is proud to host the 38th Annual Freedom Run, part of the Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration. Starting from Lyons High School, runners will snake along the 96/14 Highway and finish at the Sterling Lake Entrance. Awards will given to the Top 3 males and females in each age divisions.

The Race will be held August 12th 2017 9:00am in front of The City Teen Center. Be Our Hero Race is going to run with the help of the kids in Salina. The kids will be involved by decorating T-shirts, Medals, hand crafted prizes, set-up, packet pick-up, break-down, asking for sponsors and much more.
The race not only hopes to bring positive attention to Salina’s youth but also hopes to promote and get the community involved with the Down Town Area. We hope to achieve this by having our community have knowledge of down town restaurants by having a Food Garden.
The Food Garden will be available for runners to have a chance after the race to go into one area. In this area there will be different down town restaurants with food samples out for people to eat and relax. There will also be a bounce house for the kids, live DJ and The City (Teen City will be open) We also encourage people to walk down town and have access to the shops.
One hundred percent of the event’s proceeds will go directly toward local programs focused on helping Salina youth grow, learn and enjoy themselves while they use and develop their personal, intellectual and physical skills.
All Proceeds will go to SNG four established youth programs that are already making inroads toward its goals or promoting positive self-growth through academics and sports: The City, Xcel, Kansas Youth Sports and Salina Burn Track and Field

The Prairie Fire Marathon is a USATF Certified Race and a Boston Marathon Qualifier (Certification #KS13034TR). It is the RRCA State of Kansas Championship Marathon. The start/finish line is at 455 S. Wichita St., Wichita, KS 67202. The Prairie Fire Marathon is electronically bib timed. We will be using the BIBTAG chip timing system for both the start and finish of the race. Your race number is also your "chip" for timing. The Prairie Fire Marathon promises a fast and exciting course taking runners through the heart of Wichita. While on the course, runners are able to view Wichita’s exciting entertainment district as well as the beauty of some of the nicest residential areas the city has to offer.

The Down Syndrome Society of Wichita is here to serve individuals with Down syndrome and their community including medical professionals, educators, supporters and of course families! We're dreaming big for Down syndrome and hope you will consider forming a team for this year's event or participating in the 5K event!

The Buddy Walk® is a one-mile leisure walk followed by lunch and fun activities! Over the past 13 years, the event has included bounce houses, clowns, music, dancing, games, face painting, basket drawings, photo booth, and much more! The purpose of the Buddy Walk ®is to help promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. It is an inspirational and educational event that celebrates the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome.

Last year's Buddy Walk ®was a huge success! We had over 2,500 walkers and raised over $87,000! This fun family event would not be possible without our participants, donors, sponsors, and the dedication of our Buddy Walk®Committee. We are looking forward to a great day of celebration.

Starting at Scenic Lake Shawnee, Shelter House #1 and continuing on the paths along Lake Shawnee back to the starting point.  The course is USA Track & Field certified.
All Proceeds will benefit the TDC Learning Centers, Inc. Scholarship Fund to make early education accessible to as many families as possible.

Run or walk in the newest addition to the Run for the Rocks race weekend - The Classic Rock 5K. It will be held in Carey Park on the evening of Sat. Sept. 23 at 5:00 p.m. (5K WILL BEGIN NEAR THE HOME BUILDERS SHELTER BUILDING IN CAREY PARK). This family-friendly event is open to competitive speedsters, recreational runners/walkers, as well as strollers, wagons, and dogs on leashes. The flat, fast course is almost entirely on the running trail in Carey Park. You may choose to run with a family member who's planning to complete the half-marathon on Sunday, or you may want to simply participate in this great 5K as an individual. Enroll early and save. The event will be chip-timed, place awards will be given, and all those who complete the distance will receive a finisher's medal! All those registered will receive a race shirt.

Race for Freedom is a 5K run/walk on September 9th, 2017 organized by ICT S.O.S. to benefit a local organization in the fight against human trafficking. This year’s race will benefit the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center program which provides advocacy services to survivors of all sexual violence, including trafficking. Raising awareness and funding to stop human trafficking in Wichita.

We invite you to participate in this race by either walking, running, donating or volunteering in order to create real and lasting change in our city!

This will be a flat, fast course through the Indian Hills area

• Run approx 1/2 of a mile on the bike path by the river
• PRIZE MONEY (Sponsored by Schammerhorn “Just a Shade Better!”)
  • 1st Place Female Finisher = $250
  • 1st Place Male Finisher = $250
  • 2nd Place Female = $125
  • 2nd Place Male = $125
  • 3rd Place Female = $75
  • 3rd Place Male = $75
  • 1st Place Female Masters $50
  • 1st Place Male Masters $50

The Kidzcope Good Grief 5K & Kidz Run is scheduled for a new date, time and place this year.  The event will take place the morning of September 4, 2017 starting and finishing at Whole Foods Market at 13th and Webb.  The 5K will be a chip timed event and will take runners through and around The Waterfront development to the east.  There will be a kids run that will stay close to our new sponsor's location at Whole Foods. The event supports Kidzcope, a non-profit non-affiliated organization that provides peer support groups to children that have experienced the death of a loved one.

Proceeds go to benefit the families and the babies who use the free services offered at the Pregnancy and Family Resource Centers. Races include a 5K and 1 mile race.

Race Day Registration Available beginning at 7:45AM.

For any further questions, participants can call the Pregnancy and Family Resource Center at 316-322-0070 or stop in at the pregnancy center at:

226 S Main St
El Dorado, KS 67042

Do The Hustle! Join us on Saturday, August 26th for our 8th Annual Hornet Hustle! Feel free to wear your 70's attire! This race is on a cross country course and is professionally chip timed by Timer Guys. All runners will receive a race keepsake and an event shirt (excludes cross country participants). This race is hosted by Abilene Elementary PTO, all benefits go to Abilene Elementary.
T-shirts guaranteed through August 17th, 2017 at noon.
5k Begins at 8:00 a.m
2 Mile Begins at 9:00 a.m.
1 Mile Begins at 9:30 a.m.
$25 Per Race Registrant
$35 Late Registration on Race Day
Race Day Registration is Available
$10 Cross Country Team Participants (No Shirt) - This special offer is for individual school cross country team members ONLY. An event shirt is not included, but cross country runners will be eligible for medals this year. To register for this category please fill out a paper registration form and return it in person to the Abilene Elementary office at 522 N. Abilene in Valley Center. http://www.usd262.net/schools/abilene_elementary
All participants may run all 3 races at no additional cost!
Awards for first 3 men or women that finish each race in the following age divisions:
10 years old and younger
Ages 11-18
19 years old and up

Start planning for the 2017 SCKMC Landrush! SCKMC’s third annual “extreme obstacle” style race will take place on August 20th, 2017 as a benefit for the hospital. Through the first two years the races have averaged 135 runners and approximately 300 spectators! Heats fill up fast so sign up early.

The event is fashioned after popular “extreme” races such as Warrior Dash, Tough Mudder, and Spartan Race. Races for 2017 will include multiple heats of a 5K (3.1 miles) track with 12 obstacles spread throughout, a 2K track with 6 obstacles for kids ages 8 - 14, and a new on-road/off-road obstacle course for cyclist.
Additionally, the event will also have an area for music/entertainment, food vendors, spectator seating, and entertainment for family members of all ages.
Finally, safety and security will be at the forefront of this event. In addition to the full medical services provided onsite through SCKMC’s emergency room, we will also have a first aid station located within the event itself.