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 $18.40 - $50.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun, fitness, and community at the Rock Chalk Run on Sunday, October 4, 2026! Hosted by the University of Kansas Edwards Campus, this vibrant event will take place in Overland Park, Johnson, and features a range of race distances including a 10K, 5K, and a 1K Fun Run/Walk, making it perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels.
Last year’s event was a tremendous success with over 450 participants, and this year promises to be even better with new trails for the 10K runners! Join us in supporting a great cause as we raise scholarship money for students at KU Edwards Campus. The Rock Chalk Run also boasts a fantastic Family Fun Zone filled with activities for everyone, interactive sponsor booths with exciting giveaways, and a mouthwatering lineup of food trucks serving crowd favorites and local delights. Plus, don’t miss out on the KU Bookstore popup shop for exclusive merchandise and surprises. Sign up as a group of three or more to enjoy instant savings of $3 per registration! Don’t miss the chance to be part of this amazing community event—mark your calendar and get ready for a day of joy, camaraderie, and unforgettable
Last year’s event was a tremendous success with over 450 participants, and this year promises to be even better with new trails for the 10K runners! Join us in supporting a great cause as we raise scholarship money for students at KU Edwards Campus. The Rock Chalk Run also boasts a fantastic Family Fun Zone filled with activities for everyone, interactive sponsor booths with exciting giveaways, and a mouthwatering lineup of food trucks serving crowd favorites and local delights. Plus, don’t miss out on the KU Bookstore popup shop for exclusive merchandise and surprises. Sign up as a group of three or more to enjoy instant savings of $3 per registration! Don’t miss the chance to be part of this amazing community event—mark your calendar and get ready for a day of joy, camaraderie, and unforgettable
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
A LINEUP OF FOOD TRUCKS SERVING CROWDFAVORITES AND LOCAL EATS
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
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
A LINEUP OF FOOD TRUCKS SERVING CROWDFAVORITES AND LOCAL EATS
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
Races
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Rock Chalk Run, 10K
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$50.20
1st Place Award given in male/female age categories for 10K -
Rock Chalk Run, 5K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt--Unisex Sizing
Sun 4th October 2026 (8:35AM CDT)
$29.00
1st Place Award given in male/female age categories for 5K -
Family Fun Run/Walk 1K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (8:40AM CDT)
$18.40
Participation medal and commemorative KU t-shirt.
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12604 Quivira, Overland Park, 66213, KS, United States
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