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WSU Pumpkin Run 5K

Date: October 21, 2017
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: 1845 Fairmount Shocker Hall Wichita, KS US 67260
Running

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.

Flatlander Half Marathon and YP5k

Date: October 21, 2017
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Jack Kilby Square 1400 Main Street Great Bend, KS
Running

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).

Freedom Run

Date: July 4, 2017
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: 601 E American Rd, Lyons, KS 67554
Running

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.

Be Our Hero 4 Mile and 2 Mile

Date: August 12, 2017
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: 129 N 7th St, Salina, KS 67401
Running

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

Prairie Fire Marathon

Date: October 8, 2017
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: 455 S. Wichita St, Wichita, KS 67202
Running

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.

2017 DSSW Buddy Walk and 5K

Date: October 7, 2017
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: 9415 E. Harry, Ste. 405 Suite 405 Wichita, KS US 67207
Running

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.

Tulsa Area Triathletes Chris Brown Tulsa DU

Date: March 20, 2022
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Mohawk Park - Shelter 6, 7250 Cherokee Dr, Tulsa, OK
Triathlon

The Chris Brown Duathlon is a great introduction to multi-sport events for beginners. It is also a challenging opportunity for experienced and competitive athletes. The Chris Brown Duathlon includes a 5km road run, 25km road bike, and another 5km road run. The event is held at Mohawk Park in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The run course is fast and flat on a closed paved road within Mohawk Park. The bike course is relatively flat with only a few rolling hills along the city streets of Tulsa.

  • Spectator Friendly Event
  • Awesome Race Shirt
  • Finishers Medal to Celebrate Your Victory! (Finish all three TAT Race Series events and your medals connect)
  • Overall and Age Group Awards for Male and Female Individuals
  • Awards for Overall Teams
  • Post Race Food
Finisher's Medal for the 2021 Chris Brown Duathlon

More information can be found on the TAT Race Series website!

JCC Youth Triathlon

Date: June 27, 2021
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City 5801 W 115 Street, Suite 101 Overland Park, KS 66211
Triathlon

The Youth Triathlon at The J provides a fun and healthy opportunity to help children stay active this summer. By combining swimming, biking and running in one sport, participants benefit from well-rounded fitness workouts, enhancing their endurance and strength, and having a lot of fun!
The event is a fun way for children with wide ranges of experience, from novice to serious athlete, to participate individually or as part of a 2-3 person team. You won't want to miss food, music, fun and an award for every participant! The Youth Triathlon at the J is open to youth 4-17 years of age (NOTE: Per USA Triathlon Rules, the race age for an athlete is his/her age on Dec 31 of the year of the event).

Participants and parents are REQUIRED to attend a pre-race orientation session.
Participants will receive a participant packet, event T-shirt, course information, and tips on various aspects of the event.

 

Trot 4 Tots PJ 5K

Date: September 30, 2017
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Lake Shawnee Shelter House #1 Topeka, KS US 66605
Running

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.

Classic Rock 5K

Date: September 23, 2017
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Carey Park, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Running

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 4 Freedom

Date: September 9, 2017
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Carpenter Place 1501 North Meridian Avenue Wichita, KS 67203
Running

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

 

Kidzcope Good Grief 5K & Kids Run

Date: September 4, 2017
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Whole Foods Market 1423 N. Webb Road #101 Wichita, KS US 67206
Running

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.

Awards to the top three male and female 5K finishers. Age groups are: 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 40-44, 45,-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.
Event Date: Monday September 4, 2017
Start Time: 9:00am CDT
End Time: 11:00am CDT
Registration: Registration Opens June 27, 2017 at 2:24pm CDT
Price: $30.00 Race Fee + $3.00 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends August 31, 2017 at 11:59pm CDT

PFRC 5K

Date: September 2, 2017
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Augusta Lake Shyrock Park Augusta, KS US 67010
Running

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

Hornet Hustle

Date: August 26, 2017
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Valley Point Golf Course 820 N. Emporia Valley Center, KS 67147
Running

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

SCKMC Landrush

Date: August 26, 2017
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: 6401 Patterson Parkway Arkansas City, KS US 67005
Running

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.

Have a Business? Wanna Race? Put Your Team Together!

Employer sponsored entries are available. Your employees are provided an exclusive online entry code for use at registration and your business is conveniently invoiced with a list of all your business participants.  Call (620) 441-5920 or e-mail: claytonp@sckrmc.org for more information.

Claremore Sprint and Olympic Triathlon

Date: August 20, 2017
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: East Blue Starr Drive Claremore, OK US 74017
Triathlon

Join us at Claremore Lake Park for a Sprint or Olympic distance triathlon on August 20th! Great race for the newbie to the experienced. We will swim in beautiful Claremore Lake and enjoy the streets of Claremore for your road bike ride and finish with a run in the Park.

Spectator Friendly Event
Awesome T-Shirt
Finishers Medal to Celebrate Your Victory! Overall and Age Group Awards for Male and Female Individuals
Awards for Overall Teams
Post Race Food

10th Annual United Way Triathlon

Date: August 19, 2017
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: McPherson Water Park, 511 N. Lakeside Drive, McPherson, KS
Triathlon

Event distances included a 200-meter swim, 7-mile, bike ride and 2-mile run. Cost is $50 per individual or $90 per 3-person relay team. Registration is to 225 competitors.

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Triathlon we will be adding a Junior Triathlon (ages 5 to 15). The Junior Triathlon will include a 100M swim, 3.5 mile bike ride and a .75 mile run. The Junior Triathlon will follow along the same routes as the adult triathlon. The cost to register is only $25 and includes a free t-shirt. Talk your child today and encourage them to start a tradition of fun, health, and competition and join the Junior Triathlon.

Event Overview

The bike ride and run are on live city streets with protected intersections. Participants will be staged in heats based on 200-meter swim time. Please be as accurate as possible when reporting times. Age groups will be determined based on number of registrations. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each division. The first place team will also receive recognition.

Event Regulations

  • Bikers must wear an approved helmet during the bike portion of the event.
  • No headphones will be permitted during the race.
  • Bikes must have working brakes.
  • No drafting will be permitted during the bike portion of the event.

Event Details

  • All events will begin and end at the McPherson Water Park, 511 N. Lakeside Drive.
  • The 200-meter swim includes a serpentine swim in the McPherson Water Park pool.
  • Bikers will follow a 7-mile route on live streets starting east on Euclid, North on Maxwell, east on Northview until 17th Avenue and then retrace back through west Lakeside Drive.
  • Runners will follow a 2-mile route on live streets starting west on Simpson, south on Hartup, east on Euclid, north on Charles, east on Simpson, north on Eshelman, west on Sharp and then loop southwest through west Lakeside Drive.

Haulin Balls 10K and 2 Mile

Date: August 5, 2017
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: East Park El Dorado, KS
Running

The races will be held in conjunction with El Dorado's Frontier Western Celebration.

SCHEDULE: . 7:00 AM: Registration Opens . 8:00 AM: Boot Skootin 1K . 8:30 AM: Haulin Balls 10K & 2 Mile.

Shirts & medals will be provided to all participants. Age group awards will be presented to top male and female runners in the 10K & 2 Mile. WINNERS MUST BE PRESENTED for awards, they will not be mailed.

Summer Stride Out

Date: August 4, 2017
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Andover District Stadium 1747 N Andover Rd (btwn 13th & 21st) Andover, KS 67002
Running | Triathlon

Summer Stride Out is a 5k and 1 mile fun run fundraiser for Andover High School and Andover Central High School with proceeds profiting the cross country and track programs. Join us for this 2nd annual community event to not only benefit the high schools but also celebrate the start of another upcoming school year.  The family-friendly 5k run/walk will begin just outside Andover District Stadium and make a square around the community, running along the newly completed Redbud Trail. and finishing back on the track.  Stick around for an evening of music, food, and prizes!

Packet pick up is Thursday, August 3 from 3-6 pm at FleetFeet Wichita East. Packet pick up is also available Friday, August 4 beginning at 5:30 pm at District Stadium.

TRiKC Longview Jr. Triathlon

Date: July 23, 2017
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Longview Community Center, 3801 SW Longview Road, Lee's Summit, Missouri 64081
Triathlon

The 25th Annual TRiKC Longview Jr Triathlon features a new course that is faster, more tactical, and spectator friendly. We have slashed the individual entry fee by over 20%. Additional discounts are available for 2017 participants, families, and TRiKC members. We are proud to be part of the Midwest Youth Triathlon Series and the only event in the series in which participants can earn preme points on the swim, bike, and run. For a quarter of a century we have been inspiring new generations to be fit, strong, and fast triathletes. Please join us this year for more pulse-pounding action! The TRiKC's Longview Jr. Triathlon provides a fun and healthy opportunity to help children stay active. By combining swimming, biking and running in one sport, participants benefit from a well-rounded fitness activity while enhancing their endurance and strength, all while having fun. For the more serious youth triathlete, it helps pave the way to a spot on the USA Olympic Triathlon Team.

  • Distances / Age Divisions:
    TRI FOR TOTS: ages 1-6, 25 yard kiddie pool swim, .5 mile bike, .25 mile run.
    SUPER-SPRINT: ages 5-7, 50 yard pool swim, 1.5 mile bike, and .5 mile run.
    SPRINT: ages 6-10: 100 yard pool swim, 4 mile bike, and 1 mile run.
    LONG COURSE: ages 11-14: 200 yard pool swim, 6 mile bike, and 2 mile run.
    JUNIOR ELITE: ages 15-17, 300 yard swim, 6 mile bike, 2 mile run.