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 $21.58 - $55.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1km
Event summary
Join us for the Rock Chalk Run on Sunday, October 4, 2026, hosted by the University of Kansas Edwards Campus in the vibrant Overland Park, Johnson area! This exciting event features a variety of race distances, including a challenging 10K, a fun 5K, and a delightful 1K Fun Run/Walk, making it accessible for participants of all ages and skill levels.
After a fantastic turnout of over 450 participants in 2025, we’re aiming for even more this year with exciting new trails for the 10K runners! The Rock Chalk Run is not just about racing; it’s about community and raising scholarship funds for KU Edwards Campus students. Attendees can look forward to a lively Family Fun Zone filled with activities for everyone, interactive sponsor booths loaded with goodies, and a lineup of delicious food trucks serving crowd favorites. Don’t miss the KU Bookstore pop-up shop where you can snag exclusive merchandise and surprises! Plus, take advantage of our special offer: sign up three or more people at once and save $3 per registration! Register by August 21st to guarantee your sparkly shirts and medals, and enjoy our new partnership with Adidas for this year’s event gear. Get ready for
After a fantastic turnout of over 450 participants in 2025, we’re aiming for even more this year with exciting new trails for the 10K runners! The Rock Chalk Run is not just about racing; it’s about community and raising scholarship funds for KU Edwards Campus students. Attendees can look forward to a lively Family Fun Zone filled with activities for everyone, interactive sponsor booths loaded with goodies, and a lineup of delicious food trucks serving crowd favorites. Don’t miss the KU Bookstore pop-up shop where you can snag exclusive merchandise and surprises! Plus, take advantage of our special offer: sign up three or more people at once and save $3 per registration! Register by August 21st to guarantee your sparkly shirts and medals, and enjoy our new partnership with Adidas for this year’s event gear. Get ready for
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
SHIRTS & MEDALS ARE GUARANTEED IF YOU REGISTER BEFORE AUG. 21ST. WE WILL HAVE 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
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
SHIRTS & MEDALS ARE GUARANTEED IF YOU REGISTER BEFORE AUG. 21ST. WE WILL HAVE 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. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$55.50
1st Place Award given in male/female age categories for 10K -
Rock Chalk Run, 5K
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt--Unisex Sizing
Sun 4th October 2026 (8:35AM CDT)
$34.30
1st Place Award given in male/female age categories for 5K -
Family Fun Run/Walk 1K
Incl. $3.58 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (8:40AM CDT)
$21.58
Participation medal and commemorative KU t-shirt.
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