Beat Beethoven 5K
LC
From Lawence Community Orchestra
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 9:30AM CDT
- Location Lawrence, Kansas
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Beat Beethoven 5K on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in the vibrant city of Lawrence, Douglas! This exciting event, organized by the Lawrence Community Orchestra, challenges participants to complete a 5K run or walk before the orchestra's string quartet finishes playing Beethoven's Opus 59, No. 3. Starting and finishing at HOBBS PARK, the scenic route will take you along the Burroughs Creek segment of the Lawrence Loop.
This family-friendly event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages, fostering a spirit of fun, fitness, and community support for the orchestra. Don't miss your chance to register by April 3 to receive a stylish t-shirt! Packet pickup will be available on Friday, April 24, from 1-5 PM at Fleet Feet, 839 Massachusetts in Lawrence, as well as on the day of the event starting at 8:45 AM. Bring your chairs, relax, and enjoy the delightful music as you cheer on participants in this unique celebration of health and harmony!
This family-friendly event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages, fostering a spirit of fun, fitness, and community support for the orchestra. Don't miss your chance to register by April 3 to receive a stylish t-shirt! Packet pickup will be available on Friday, April 24, from 1-5 PM at Fleet Feet, 839 Massachusetts in Lawrence, as well as on the day of the event starting at 8:45 AM. Bring your chairs, relax, and enjoy the delightful music as you cheer on participants in this unique celebration of health and harmony!
Organiser's Description
Can you complete a 5K before the Lawrence Community Orchestra string quartet finishes playing Beethoven's Opus 59, No. 3? Find out at this fun event supporting the orchestra and celebrating music and healthiness.
Runners and walkers of all ages will start and finish at HOBBS PARK. The route will cover the Burroughs Creek segment of the Lawrence Loop.THE ROUTE HAS CHANGED DUE TO KDOPT'S CLOSING OF THE ORIGINAL ROUTE. Registration by April 3 includes a tshirt.
Packet pickup will be held on Friday, April 24 from 1-5 PM at Fleet Feet, 839 Massachusetts in Lawrence, and on Saturday at the event beginning at 8:45 AM.
Everyone is invited to bring a chair and listen to the music.
Runners and walkers of all ages will start and finish at HOBBS PARK. The route will cover the Burroughs Creek segment of the Lawrence Loop.THE ROUTE HAS CHANGED DUE TO KDOPT'S CLOSING OF THE ORIGINAL ROUTE. Registration by April 3 includes a tshirt.
Packet pickup will be held on Friday, April 24 from 1-5 PM at Fleet Feet, 839 Massachusetts in Lawrence, and on Saturday at the event beginning at 8:45 AM.
Everyone is invited to bring a chair and listen to the music.
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