CANCELED FOR 2024 due to construction on the site. CHECK BACK FOR 2025 EVENT

Saturday, May 6, 2023 Past event

10:30 AM CDT

Lawrence, Kansas

Free–$44.30 · 3 races

1km, 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting running experience at the Westward Ho! 5K and Fun Run, taking place on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in the beautiful Lawrence, Douglas County! This unique cross-country style race features a scenic 5K course along the historic Oregon-California Trail, offering smooth and even surfaces perfect for runners and walkers of all ages. Participants can also enjoy a FREE 1K Fun Run, ideal for families and youth, on the picturesque Wesley Nature Trail.

While the race is set for 2023, please note that the event will be canceled in 2024 due to construction on the site. However, the excitement will return in 2025, so mark your calendars and check back for updates! Don't miss out on the chance to join this vibrant community event that supports Family Promise of Lawrence, empowering families in housing crises. Whether you choose to run in person or opt for the virtual option, you'll be part of an uplifting experience that combines fitness, fun, and philanthropy!

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CANCELED FOR 2024. CHECK BACK FOR 2025 EVENT. Westward Ho! 5k & Fun Run

Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

Family and Group DISCOUNTS at registration checkout. Get your friends to join and get $3, $4, or $5 off per person for groups of 2, 3, 4, or more . (All must register single transaction session). NO PETS on the course! AWARDS: Top three finishers by age-group and gender. Overall medals for top three finishers by gender. DOWNLOAD THE 5K COURSE MAP from our main webpage: https://www.fumclawrence.org/westwardho5k/

9:30 AM CDT

$44.30

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CANCELED FOR 2024. CHECK BACK FOR 2025 EVENT. Virtual Westward Ho! 5k & Fun Run
Virtual

Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

Family and Group DISCOUNTS at registration checkout. Get your friends to join and get $3, $4, or $5 off per person for groups of 2, 3, 4, or more . (All must register single transaction session). Run/walk a 5K (3.1 miles) anywhere and submit your times online. For more fun, run on the Westward Ho! 5K cross-country-style course on the FUMC West Campus. DOWNLOAD THE 5K COURSE MAP from our main webpage: https://www.fumclawrence.org/westwardho5k/

10:30 AM CDT

$44.30

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CANCELED FOR 2024. CHECK BACK FOR 2025 EVENT. 1k Family Fun Run/Walk

Run/Walk a 1K anywhere, but you really ought to get out to FUMC West Campus and run/walk the Wesley Nature Trail 1K loop! This is a perfect family outing on an all weather improved trail (asphalt and gravel), suitable for a jogging stroller. DOWNLOAD THE 1K TRAIL MAP from our main webpage: https://www.fumclawrence.org/westwardho5k/

10:30 AM CDT

Free

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Organiser's description

CANCELED FOR 2024. CHECK BACK FOR THE 2025 RACE!!

Unfortunately, construction through the summer of 2024 has disrupted the cross-country course. We will need to re-route the course and get it ready for the 2025 event due to expansion of HWY 40 and changing the entrance to the FUMC property. SEE YOU IN 2025!

BELOW IS INFO ABOUT THE 2023 EVENT

A ONE-OF-A-KIND CROSS-COUNTRY STYLE RACE

GET OUTA YOUR RUT AND RUN!

Join us for a unique 5K and 1K Fun Run experience. No Streets. No sidewalks. No traffic. Just pure running (or walking) fun! The 5K takes in the historic OREGON-CALIFORNIA TRAIL (_NATIONAL REGISTER_ https://www.kshs.org/resource/national_register/nominationsNRDB/ks_douglascounty_firstmethodistoctsegmentNR.pdf), mowed pathways with scenic vistas from one of the highest points in Douglas County, and an improved surface nature trail. DON'T WORRY, THIS IS NOT A "TRAIL RUN." Expect smooth, even surfaces, good enough for ages 8 to >80! The FREE 1K FUN RUN on the Wesley Nature Trail is especially family, stroller and youth friendly. Westward Ho! is easily accessed from Hwy 40, just west of K-10 on the West side of Lawrence on the FUMC West Campus grounds. CAN'T MAKE THE RACE DAY? Go with the VIRTUAL OPTION. Cash in on a GROUP DISCOUNT FOR TWO OR MORE in an single transaction..

SEE THE 5K COURSE IN THE 2022 PROMO VIDEO OF 2021 RACE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzj9_le1m7c (click to view)

FAMILY PROMISE OF LAWRENCE

As Westward Hos primary beneficiary, FAMILY PROMISE OF LAWRENCE https://lawrencefamilypromise.org (FPL) empowers families in a housing crisis to achieve stabilization through community connections. This will be the fourth year where Westward Ho! has partnered with FPL by providing financial support, awareness and advocacy as FPL has expanded program offerings to include Prevention, Diversion from Shelter, Shelter and Stabilization for families in Douglas County. Your registration fee certainly makes a difference, but here are THREE OTHER WAYS TO HELP FAMILY PROMISE: At registration check out, MAKE A DONATION or OPT FOR NO T-SHIRT when selecting shirt size; or enter in both the Westward Ho! AND FPLs 5K HOME RUN https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/KS/Lawrence/5K2022.

SAVE BIG WITH FAMILY/GROUP DISCOUNTS!

For groups of 2, 3, 4, or more get $3, $4, or $5 off per person. (All must register single transaction session).

WESTWARD HO! 5K & FUN RUN (MAY 6, 8:30 AM)

* RUN/WALK THE 5K on our cross-country-style course.
* ROLLING START by pace
* CHIP TIMING by Red Dirt Race Management
* MEDALS to top three by age/gender groups and top three overall
* SWAG: Westward Ho! 5K t-shirt, participation medal and gift certificates/coupons.
* PRACTICE RUNS: Course will be marked and ready to run from April 29-May 5. Download the https://www.fumclawrence.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Westward-Ho-5K-Course-2021.pdfCOURSE MAP https://www.fumclawrence.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Westward-Ho-5K-Course-2021.pdf.

1K FAMILY FUN RUN (AFTER THE 5K ON MAY 6 - APPROXIMATELY 9:30 AM)

* FREE to all! Enjoy a GREAT FAMILY OUTING ON THE WESLEY NATURE TRAIL, an improved surface 1K trail (DOWNLOAD https://www.fumclawrence.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/WesleyNatureTrailGuide.pdf) on FUMC West Campus.
* ONLINE REGISTRATION IS FREE and recommended, but day of registration is available on site.
* SWAG: commemorative Westward Ho! participation medals and ribbons while the supply lasts, and gift certificates/coupons.
* T-shirts can be purchased during registration for the Fun Run

VIRTUAL WESTWARD HO! 5K & FUN RUN (APRIL 29 - MAY 6)

* RUN/WALK A 5K, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME from April 29 to May 6, 2023.
* SUBMIT YOUR 5K TIMES online through RunSignup RESULTS button.
* FOR MORE FUN, run on the Westward Ho! 5K cross-country-style course on FUMC West Campus. Download the COURSE MAP https://www.fumclawrence.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Westward-Ho-5K-Course-2021.pdf. https://www.fumclawrence.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Westward-Ho-5K-Course-2021.pdf
* SORRY, but no medals available to virtual 5K runners.
* SWAG: Westward Ho! 5K t-shirt, participation medal and gift certificates/coupons.

GUARANTEED T-SHIRT SIZE THROUGH APRIL 15. We'll order extra t-shirts and fit you as best we can if you register after April 15, 2023. DON'T REALLY NEED A T-SHIRT? OPT FOR NO T-SHIRT at shirt size selection at checkout and more money will go to Family Promise.

SCHEDULE:

WESTWARD HO! 5K & FUN RUN - Saturday May 6, 2023

* 7:00-8:00 am On-site registration, late packet pickup
* 8:30 am 5K start, line up by pace
* 9:30 am (approx.) 1K Fun Run following the 5K

PACKET PICKUP:

Early packet pickup 3:00-7:00 pm, May 5, Ad Astra Running, 734 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044. Includes packets for Virtual Race option. Race Day packet pickup is at the race, 7:00-8:00 am, May 6.

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