Rock Chalk Run: 10K, 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk
From University of Kansas Edwards Campus
- Date Sun 4th October 2026
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Overland Park, Kansas
- Price $24.45 - $61.55
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Rock Chalk Run, taking place on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, in the vibrant Overland Park, Johnson! Organized by the University of Kansas Edwards Campus, this exciting event features a variety of race distances, including a challenging 10K, a scenic 5K, and a family-friendly 1K Fun Run/Walk. Following a fantastic turnout in 2025 with over 450 participants, this year's event promises to be even bigger with new trails for our 10K runners!
Not only will you enjoy a day filled with running and walking, but you'll also have access to a Family Fun Zone brimming with activities for all ages, interactive sponsor booths with exciting giveaways, and delicious food trucks like Chez Elle Crêperie & Coffee and Wings'N'Things. Plus, don’t miss the KU Bookstore pop-up shop featuring exclusive merchandise and surprises! Take advantage of our new group registration offer—sign up three or more friends at once and save $3 per registration instantly! Join us for a memorable day dedicated to raising scholarship funds for KU Edwards Campus students. Don’t miss out on the fun, and be sure to register early to guarantee your
Not only will you enjoy a day filled with running and walking, but you'll also have access to a Family Fun Zone brimming with activities for all ages, interactive sponsor booths with exciting giveaways, and delicious food trucks like Chez Elle Crêperie & Coffee and Wings'N'Things. Plus, don’t miss the KU Bookstore pop-up shop featuring exclusive merchandise and surprises! Take advantage of our new group registration offer—sign up three or more friends at once and save $3 per registration instantly! Join us for a memorable day dedicated to raising scholarship funds for KU Edwards Campus students. Don’t miss out on the fun, and be sure to register early to guarantee your
Organiser's Description
WHAT A GREAT RACE WE HAD IN 2025 WITH OVER 450 PARTICIPANTS! WE HOPE TO HAVE EVEN MORE THIS YEAR WITH NEW TRAILS FOR THE 10K RUNNERS!
OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE SCHOLARSHIP MONEY FOR KU EDWARDS CAMPUS STUDENTS.
WHAT MAKES OUR EVENT AWESOME
A VARIETY OF RACE OPTIONS SO EVERYONE CAN JOIN THE ACTION
A FAMILY FUN ZONE FILLED WITH ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES
INTERACTIVE SPONSOR BOOTHS WITH GIVEAWAYS AND GOODIES
FOOD TRUCKS:
CHEZ ELLE CR^EPERIE & COFFEE
WINGS'NTHINGS
A KU BOOKSTORE POPUP SHOP WITH MERCH AND SURPRISES
NEW THIS YEAR! SIGN UP 3 OR MORE PEOPLE AT ONCE AND POOF! YOULL AUTOMATICALLY SAVE $3 PER REGISTRATION. NO CODES, NO COUPONSJUST INSTANT SAVINGS MAGIC! SPARKLES
SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED IF YOU REGISTERED BEFORE AUG. 3RD. WE HAVE LOTS OF EXTRA SHIRTS, BUT WE CAN'T PROMISE WILL HAVE ALL SIZES. NEW THIS YEAR IS OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH ADIDAS FOR SHIRTS!
OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE SCHOLARSHIP MONEY FOR KU EDWARDS CAMPUS STUDENTS.
WHAT MAKES OUR EVENT AWESOME
A VARIETY OF RACE OPTIONS SO EVERYONE CAN JOIN THE ACTION
A FAMILY FUN ZONE FILLED WITH ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES
INTERACTIVE SPONSOR BOOTHS WITH GIVEAWAYS AND GOODIES
FOOD TRUCKS:
CHEZ ELLE CR^EPERIE & COFFEE
WINGS'NTHINGS
A KU BOOKSTORE POPUP SHOP WITH MERCH AND SURPRISES
NEW THIS YEAR! SIGN UP 3 OR MORE PEOPLE AT ONCE AND POOF! YOULL AUTOMATICALLY SAVE $3 PER REGISTRATION. NO CODES, NO COUPONSJUST INSTANT SAVINGS MAGIC! SPARKLES
SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED IF YOU REGISTERED BEFORE AUG. 3RD. WE HAVE LOTS OF EXTRA SHIRTS, BUT WE CAN'T PROMISE WILL HAVE ALL SIZES. NEW THIS YEAR IS OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH ADIDAS FOR SHIRTS!
Races
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Rock Chalk Run, 10K
Incl. $6.55 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$61.55
1st Place Award given in male/female age categories for 10K -
Rock Chalk Run, 5K
Incl. $5.35 Fee & T-Shirt--Unisex Sizing
Sun 4th October 2026 (8:40AM CDT)
$40.35
1st Place Award given in male/female age categories for 5K -
Family Fun Run/Walk 1K
Incl. $4.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (8:45AM CDT)
$24.45
Participation medal and commemorative KU t-shirt.
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12604 Quivira, Overland Park, 66213, KS, United States
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