KU Vets Day 5K
- Date Sun 9th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Lawrence, Kansas
- Price $44.35
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting KU Vets Day 5K on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in beautiful Lawrence, Douglas. This annual event celebrates our past and present veterans while raising awareness of their vital roles within our university and community. Runners and walkers alike will enjoy a scenic 5K course that begins and ends at the iconic Jayhawk Welcome Center, winding through the KU campus and past the university's poignant war memorials. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a casual participant, this uplifting event is a wonderful way to honor veterans and bring the community together. Don’t miss out on this meaningful and vibrant day!
Organiser's Description
The annual KU Vets Day 5K, hosted by the KU Student Veterans of America and the Veterans Alumni Network, honors our past/present veterans and raises awareness of the roles veterans play in our university and community. The 5K usually begins and ends at Memorial Stadium, traveling through the KU campus past KUs war memorials. This start and end of the race will be at the Jayhawk Welcome Center. It is hosted by KU Alumni, Veterans Alumni Network and the Lt. Gen. William K. Jones Military-Affiliated Student Center.
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The Jayhawk Welcome Center, 1266 Oread Avenue, Lawrence, 66045, KS, United States
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