Ad Astra Running BILLY MILLS 10K
- Date Sun 12th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Lawrence, Kansas
- Price $32.80 - $59.30
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of camaraderie and competition at the Ad Astra Running Billy Mills 10K, taking place on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in the picturesque Lawrence, Douglas. Celebrating its tenth year, this 6.2-mile run/walk invites participants to traverse the stunning Billy Mills Trail, recognized as the championship cross country course at Haskell Indian Nations University—home to Olympic legend Billy Mills, the only American to ever clinch gold in the 10,000 meters!
Runners of all abilities are encouraged to join this fun and inclusive event, with a popular virtual option available for those who wish to participate from anywhere in the world. Each paid participant will receive a long-sleeve race shirt, a custom finisher's medal, and a $10-off shoe coupon to Ad Astra Running. With over $750 in gift certificates available for overall, age-graded masters, and age group winners, this is an event you don’t want to miss! Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just looking to enjoy the beautiful scenery, the Billy Mills 10K promises a memorable experience for everyone involved.
Runners of all abilities are encouraged to join this fun and inclusive event, with a popular virtual option available for those who wish to participate from anywhere in the world. Each paid participant will receive a long-sleeve race shirt, a custom finisher's medal, and a $10-off shoe coupon to Ad Astra Running. With over $750 in gift certificates available for overall, age-graded masters, and age group winners, this is an event you don’t want to miss! Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just looking to enjoy the beautiful scenery, the Billy Mills 10K promises a memorable experience for everyone involved.
Organiser's Description
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:
* NOW - 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):
* NOW - SEPT. 26TH, 2025: $55 (ALL AGES)
* Sept. 27th - Oct. 11th: $60 (All Ages)
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:
* NOW - 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):
* NOW - SEPT. 26TH, 2025: $55 (ALL AGES)
* Sept. 27th - Oct. 11th: $60 (All Ages)
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