KANSAS RELAYS 5k Presented by RCB Bank

Saturday, April 15, 2023 Past event
8:00 AM CDT
Lawrence, Kansas
$48.70 · 2 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and community at the inaugural Kansas Relays 5K presented by RCB Bank! Taking place on Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Lawrence, Douglas, this unique race invites participants to start and finish on the track at Rock Chalk Park, with scenic portions along surrounding roads and the Lawrence Loop. The race kicks off at 7:00 AM, and participants will have one hour to complete the course, ensuring the track is ready for the historic 100th Kansas Relays track meet later that day.

Every participant will receive a custom race shirt and a finisher's medal featuring the iconic Kansas Jayhawk. Exciting prizes await age group winners, including $20 gift certificates to Ad Astra Running across various age categories. The top overall finishers and masters will also be rewarded with gift certificates and Kansas Relays Champion watches. Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of running – join us for a fantastic day of sport, camaraderie, and a spirited atmosphere!

This event has taken place

Congratulations to everyone who took part. We're waiting on information about the next edition of this event.

Did you race? Let the community know how you got on and leave a review.

Reviews

Done this event?

First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.

Races

  • 5k Run

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    8:00 AM CDT

    $48.70

    Entries closed
  • 5k Virtual Run

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    8:00 AM CDT

    $48.70

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

Join us for the inaugural Kansas Relay 5K presented by RCB Bank! This one of a kind race starts and finishes on the track at Rock Chalk Park, and incorporates portions of surrounding roads and the Lawrence Loop.

The race starts at 7:00am and participants have one hour to finish, so the track can be cleared in time for that day's historic 100th KANSAS RELAYS track meet. All participants will receive a custom race shirt and finisher's medal featuring the world famous KANSAS JAYHAWK.

AGE GROUP WINNERS will receive $20 GIFT CERTIFICATES TO AD ASTRA RUNNING: 1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69,70-74, 75-79, and 80+.

Top 3 overall and top 2 masters (40+) will receive the following:

* 1st Place Overall -- $50 gift certificate to Ad Astra Running + Kansas Relays Champion watch

* 2nd Place Overall -- $40 gift certificate to Ad Astra Running + Kansas Relays watch

* 3rd Place Overall -- $30 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO AD ASTRA RUNNING
* 1st Place Masters -- $40 gift certificate to Ad Astra Running + Kansas Relays Champion watch

* 2nd Place Masters -- $30 gift certificate to Ad Astra Running + Kansas Relays watch

PACKET PICK-UP:

* Friday, April 14th: 3:00pm - 7:00pm at Ad Astra Running (734 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS, 66044)
* Saturday, April 15th: 6:00am - 6:30am at Rock Chalk Park (northeast of the track, near flagpoles)

Course Map: file:///C:/Users/AAR%20St%20Joe%20crew/Downloads/WebpageMap-KsRelays5K.pdf

Location

6100 Rock Chalk Dr, Lawrence, 66049, KS, United States

Event data

This event was added by Find a Race. Race Director? Get in touch.