Ad Astra Running BILLY MILLS 10K
- Date Sun 12th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Lawrence, Kansas
- Price $38.10 - $59.30
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km
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Event summary
Join us in celebrating the spirit of athleticism at the Ad Astra Running Billy Mills 10K on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in the charming city of Lawrence, Douglas. This year marks a special milestone as we commemorate the event's tenth anniversary, with Olympic legend Billy Mills and his brother Pat Mills making a personal appearance!
The 6.2-mile course, set against the stunning backdrop of the Billy Mills Trail at Haskell Indian Nations University, is perfect for runners of all skill levels and is meticulously maintained for safety. Participants can choose to join in person or opt for a popular virtual experience, allowing fans from across the nation and around the globe to partake in the excitement. All registered runners will receive a long-sleeve race shirt, a custom finisher's medal, and a $10-off shoe coupon to Ad Astra Running. With exciting awards and gift certificates totaling $750 for top finishers in various categories, everyone has a chance to shine! Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day of fitness and community spirit!
The 6.2-mile course, set against the stunning backdrop of the Billy Mills Trail at Haskell Indian Nations University, is perfect for runners of all skill levels and is meticulously maintained for safety. Participants can choose to join in person or opt for a popular virtual experience, allowing fans from across the nation and around the globe to partake in the excitement. All registered runners will receive a long-sleeve race shirt, a custom finisher's medal, and a $10-off shoe coupon to Ad Astra Running. With exciting awards and gift certificates totaling $750 for top finishers in various categories, everyone has a chance to shine! Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day of fitness and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
UPDATE: BILLY & PAT MILLS WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE THIS YEAR!
Now in its tenth year, this 6.2-mile run/walk follows beautiful Billy Mills Trail, the championship cross country course at Haskell Indian Nations University, alma mater of Olympic Legend Billy Mills, still the only American ever to win gold at 10,000 meters. The course is carefully maintained and safe for runners of all ability levels. (A popular virtual option is also offered for Billy Mills fans across the country and around the globe to participate.)
All paid participants receive a LONG-SLEEVE RACE SHIRT, CUSTOM FINISHER'S MEDAL, and $10-OFF SHOE COUPON to Ad Astra Running. Overall, age-graded masters, and age group winners receive a combined $750 in gift certificates to Ad Astra Running:
* AWARDS:
* OVERALL:
* 1st Place -- $100 GC to Ad Astra Running
* 2nd Place -- $50 GC to Ad Astra Running
* 3rd Place -- $30 GC to Ad Astra Running
* AGE-GRADED MASTERS:
* 1st Place -- $50 GC to Ad Astra Running
* 2nd Place -- $25 GC to Ad Astra Running
* AGE GROUPS (Elem, JrHS, HS, 19-25, 26-32, 33-39, 40-46, 47-53, 54-60, 61-67, 68-74, 75+):
* 1st Place -- $15 GC to Ad Astra Running
* VIRTUAL OPTION:
* Receive a long-sleeve race shirt and official finishers medal for your commitment to walk or run 6.2 miles during the months of October or November. Submitting results is not required.
* Shipping is included to addresses outside Lawrence, KS; items will ship in mid-October, after the running of the in-person race.
* Virtual participants residing in Lawrence, KS, once notified, can pick up their shirt & medal in person at Ad Astra Running, 835 Massachusetts, during regular store hours (M-F 10-7, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5).
* PACKET PICK-UP:
* Saturday, October 11th, 12:00-5:00pm at Ad Astra Running (835 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS)
* (Out-of-towners ONLY: Sunday, October 12th, 7:00-7:20am at race course finish line)
* ENTRY FEES:
* IN-PERSON RACE:
* Jan. 1st - Mar. 17th, 2025: Adults $40, Students (K-12) $25
* Mar. 18th - June 30th: Adults $45, Students (K-12) $30
* JULY 1ST - SEPT. 26TH: ADULTS $50, STUDENTS (K-12) $35
* Sept. 27th - Oct. 11th: Adults $55, Students (K-12) $40
* VIRTUAL RACE (NOTE: Items will ship OCT. 2025):
* JAN. 1ST - SEPT. 26TH, 2025: $55 (ALL AGES)
* Sept. 27th - Oct. 11th: $60 (All Ages)
Now in its tenth year, this 6.2-mile run/walk follows beautiful Billy Mills Trail, the championship cross country course at Haskell Indian Nations University, alma mater of Olympic Legend Billy Mills, still the only American ever to win gold at 10,000 meters. The course is carefully maintained and safe for runners of all ability levels. (A popular virtual option is also offered for Billy Mills fans across the country and around the globe to participate.)
All paid participants receive a LONG-SLEEVE RACE SHIRT, CUSTOM FINISHER'S MEDAL, and $10-OFF SHOE COUPON to Ad Astra Running. Overall, age-graded masters, and age group winners receive a combined $750 in gift certificates to Ad Astra Running:
* AWARDS:
* OVERALL:
* 1st Place -- $100 GC to Ad Astra Running
* 2nd Place -- $50 GC to Ad Astra Running
* 3rd Place -- $30 GC to Ad Astra Running
* AGE-GRADED MASTERS:
* 1st Place -- $50 GC to Ad Astra Running
* 2nd Place -- $25 GC to Ad Astra Running
* AGE GROUPS (Elem, JrHS, HS, 19-25, 26-32, 33-39, 40-46, 47-53, 54-60, 61-67, 68-74, 75+):
* 1st Place -- $15 GC to Ad Astra Running
* VIRTUAL OPTION:
* Receive a long-sleeve race shirt and official finishers medal for your commitment to walk or run 6.2 miles during the months of October or November. Submitting results is not required.
* Shipping is included to addresses outside Lawrence, KS; items will ship in mid-October, after the running of the in-person race.
* Virtual participants residing in Lawrence, KS, once notified, can pick up their shirt & medal in person at Ad Astra Running, 835 Massachusetts, during regular store hours (M-F 10-7, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5).
* PACKET PICK-UP:
* Saturday, October 11th, 12:00-5:00pm at Ad Astra Running (835 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS)
* (Out-of-towners ONLY: Sunday, October 12th, 7:00-7:20am at race course finish line)
* ENTRY FEES:
* IN-PERSON RACE:
* Jan. 1st - Mar. 17th, 2025: Adults $40, Students (K-12) $25
* Mar. 18th - June 30th: Adults $45, Students (K-12) $30
* JULY 1ST - SEPT. 26TH: ADULTS $50, STUDENTS (K-12) $35
* Sept. 27th - Oct. 11th: Adults $55, Students (K-12) $40
* VIRTUAL RACE (NOTE: Items will ship OCT. 2025):
* JAN. 1ST - SEPT. 26TH, 2025: $55 (ALL AGES)
* Sept. 27th - Oct. 11th: $60 (All Ages)
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