5K Home Run supporting Family Promise of Lawrence
- Date Mon 25th May 2026
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Lawrence, Kansas
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant 5K Home Run on Monday, May 25, 2026, in the heart of Lawrence, Douglas! Kicking off at 8:30 a.m. from South Park, located at 1141 Massachusetts St., this fun-filled event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. Whether you're a serious runner, a casual walker, or even pushing a stroller with your little ones, everyone is invited to take part in this spirited race.
As you lace up your running shoes, know that your participation supports a great cause—proceeds benefit Family Promise of Lawrence, which aids local families facing housing crises. With exciting prizes for overall and age group winners, as well as rewards for the largest youth team and top individual fundraisers, there's plenty of motivation to join in the fun! Plus, register by May 1 to snag a commemorative T-shirt. Enjoy a free kids zone with activities like a bounce house and face painting, making it a perfect day for the entire family. Get ready to run, walk, or jog for a worthy cause while enjoying the camaraderie of your community!
As you lace up your running shoes, know that your participation supports a great cause—proceeds benefit Family Promise of Lawrence, which aids local families facing housing crises. With exciting prizes for overall and age group winners, as well as rewards for the largest youth team and top individual fundraisers, there's plenty of motivation to join in the fun! Plus, register by May 1 to snag a commemorative T-shirt. Enjoy a free kids zone with activities like a bounce house and face painting, making it a perfect day for the entire family. Get ready to run, walk, or jog for a worthy cause while enjoying the camaraderie of your community!
Organiser's Description
The 5K Home Run will start at 8:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, at South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St., in downtown Lawrence. All ages and abilities are welcome, including serious runners, walkers, children in strollers and dogs on a leash. Overall and masters male and female winners, as well as 5- to 12 and 13- to 18-year-old winners will receive medals. The largest youth team and biggest individual fundraiser will also earn prizes. Anyone who registers by May 1 will receive a T-shirt.
Participants can complete their 5K anytime, anywhere between May 19 25 with the virtual option.
Registration costs $30 per person or $25 per person for teams of four or more. To register, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Lawrence/5K2022
Proceeds from the event support local families with children who are experiencing a housing crisis. In 2025, Family Promise of Lawrence assisted 269 families who faced housing insecurity in Douglas County, including 571 children under 18.
Community is the heart of Family Promises work. The 5K Home Run gives us a chance to raise much-needed funds for families facing or currently experiencing homelessness and get our neighbors involved in a fun way, says Brenda Wahl, executive director of Family Promise of Lawrence.
Children can get the wiggles out in the bounce house, enjoy face painting, have a balloon animal made by Ashley Myers Balloon Twisting, play yard games and more in South Park as part of the free expanded kids zone sponsored by The Good Game.
Volunteers are needed on race day as well. To sign up, go to the volunteer tab.
Kindred CPA and Vintage Church serve as this years title sponsors.
Because this is a fundraiser, if you're interested in taking your support of our mission to the next level, please consider singing up for your own fundraising. For more information email development@lawrencefamilypromise.org
WE'LL BE AT FLEET FEET IN LAWRENCE FOR PACKET PICK UP PRIOR TO THE RACE SATURDAY MAY 23RD FROM 10-2PM.
YOU CAN ALSO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT IN PERSON AT FLEET FEET (839 MASS STREET)
REGISTRATION DAY OF IS $35. T SHIRT IS NOT GUARANTEED IF NOT REGISTERED BY MAY 1ST.
Participants can complete their 5K anytime, anywhere between May 19 25 with the virtual option.
Registration costs $30 per person or $25 per person for teams of four or more. To register, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Lawrence/5K2022
Proceeds from the event support local families with children who are experiencing a housing crisis. In 2025, Family Promise of Lawrence assisted 269 families who faced housing insecurity in Douglas County, including 571 children under 18.
Community is the heart of Family Promises work. The 5K Home Run gives us a chance to raise much-needed funds for families facing or currently experiencing homelessness and get our neighbors involved in a fun way, says Brenda Wahl, executive director of Family Promise of Lawrence.
Children can get the wiggles out in the bounce house, enjoy face painting, have a balloon animal made by Ashley Myers Balloon Twisting, play yard games and more in South Park as part of the free expanded kids zone sponsored by The Good Game.
Volunteers are needed on race day as well. To sign up, go to the volunteer tab.
Kindred CPA and Vintage Church serve as this years title sponsors.
Because this is a fundraiser, if you're interested in taking your support of our mission to the next level, please consider singing up for your own fundraising. For more information email development@lawrencefamilypromise.org
WE'LL BE AT FLEET FEET IN LAWRENCE FOR PACKET PICK UP PRIOR TO THE RACE SATURDAY MAY 23RD FROM 10-2PM.
YOU CAN ALSO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT IN PERSON AT FLEET FEET (839 MASS STREET)
REGISTRATION DAY OF IS $35. T SHIRT IS NOT GUARANTEED IF NOT REGISTERED BY MAY 1ST.
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South Park (east side at gazebo), 1141 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, 66044, KS, United States
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