Rock Chalk Run: 10K, 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk
- Date Sun 5th October 2025
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Overland Park, Kansas
- Price $23.70 - $60.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the 3rd Annual Rock Chalk Run on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Johnson! This vibrant event features three exciting race options: a brand-new 10K for seasoned runners, a classic 5K for those looking to challenge themselves, and a delightful 1K Family Fun Run/Walk that’s perfect for kids and casual walkers.
Participants in the 5K and 10K races will receive a stylish race shirt, a bib, and a shiny finisher medal, while Family Fun Run participants will also be treated to a t-shirt. The atmosphere will be electric with live music to keep the energy high, alongside local vendor booths and a pop-up from the KU Bookstore. Plus, don’t miss the chance to meet the KU mascot! With race starts at 8:30 a.m. for the 10K and 5K, followed by the Family Fun Run at 8:35 a.m., it’s a morning packed with excitement. Can’t make it in person? Join virtually and still be part of the fun! Every step you take helps raise scholarship funds for KU students, so
Participants in the 5K and 10K races will receive a stylish race shirt, a bib, and a shiny finisher medal, while Family Fun Run participants will also be treated to a t-shirt. The atmosphere will be electric with live music to keep the energy high, alongside local vendor booths and a pop-up from the KU Bookstore. Plus, don’t miss the chance to meet the KU mascot! With race starts at 8:30 a.m. for the 10K and 5K, followed by the Family Fun Run at 8:35 a.m., it’s a morning packed with excitement. Can’t make it in person? Join virtually and still be part of the fun! Every step you take helps raise scholarship funds for KU students, so
Organiser's Description
Lace up and get race ready!
Join us for the 3rd Annual Rock Chalk Run on Sunday, October 5, at the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park!
This years event is bigger and better than ever with:
sparkles Classic 5K
Brand-new 10K
A fun-filled 1K Family Fun Run/Walk perfect for kids and casual walkers!
Race perks include:
5K & 10K runners get a race shirt, bib, and a shiny finisher medal
Family Fun Run participants receive a t-shirt
Live music on site! A band will be rocking the course to keep the energy high and the vibes strong!
Plus enjoy:
Free parking
Indoor restrooms
Local vendor booths
KU Bookstore pop-up
KU mascot appearances!
Start times:
10K & 5K: 8:30 a.m.
Family Fun Run: 8:35 a.m.
Cant make it in person? Join us virtually from anywhere!
Donate $50 or more and get $10 off any registration red heart
Whether youre running, walking, dancing to the band, or cheering from the sidelines every step helps raise scholarship funds for KU students red heart
Note: Young children are welcome in strollers or to run with you, they just won't get a bib, tshirt or medal.
Join us for the 3rd Annual Rock Chalk Run on Sunday, October 5, at the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park!
This years event is bigger and better than ever with:
sparkles Classic 5K
Brand-new 10K
A fun-filled 1K Family Fun Run/Walk perfect for kids and casual walkers!
Race perks include:
5K & 10K runners get a race shirt, bib, and a shiny finisher medal
Family Fun Run participants receive a t-shirt
Live music on site! A band will be rocking the course to keep the energy high and the vibes strong!
Plus enjoy:
Free parking
Indoor restrooms
Local vendor booths
KU Bookstore pop-up
KU mascot appearances!
Start times:
10K & 5K: 8:30 a.m.
Family Fun Run: 8:35 a.m.
Cant make it in person? Join us virtually from anywhere!
Donate $50 or more and get $10 off any registration red heart
Whether youre running, walking, dancing to the band, or cheering from the sidelines every step helps raise scholarship funds for KU students red heart
Note: Young children are welcome in strollers or to run with you, they just won't get a bib, tshirt or medal.
Races
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Rock Chalk Run, 10K
Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 5th October 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$60.80
All entrants receive participation medal and commemorative KU t-shirt. 1st Place Award given in male/female age categories for 10K. -
Rock Chalk Run, 5K
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt--Unisex Sizing
Sun 5th October 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$39.60
All entrants receive participation medal and commemorative KU t-shirt. 1st Place Award given in male/female age categories for 5K -
Family Fun Run/Walk 1K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 5th October 2025 (8:35AM CDT)
$23.70
Participation medal and commemorative KU t-shirt. -
Virtual Rock Chalk Run
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
$39.60
If live locally, you can pick up a commemorative t-shirt at packet pick-up or the week after the event. If you live outside the KC area, we will mail the t-shirt after the run.
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