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 $22.33 - $56.25
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Rock Chalk Run, hosted by the University of Kansas Edwards Campus on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Overland Park, Johnson! This vibrant event features a variety of race distances, including a challenging 10K, a family-friendly 5K, and a delightful 1K Fun Run/Walk, ensuring that participants of all ages and skill levels can join in the action. Following the success of last year's race, which saw over 450 enthusiastic participants, the 2026 Rock Chalk Run promises even more thrilling experiences, including new trails for the 10K runners.
Join us not just for the race, but for a fantastic day filled with activities in the Family Fun Zone, interactive sponsor booths offering giveaways, and a lineup of delicious food trucks serving crowd favorites. Don't forget to visit the KU Bookstore pop-up shop for exclusive merchandise and surprises! Register three or more people at once and enjoy instant savings of $3 per registration—no codes needed! Plus, those who register before August 3rd are guaranteed a sparkly shirt and medal. This year, we're thrilled to partner with Adidas for our event shirts, making them even more special. Lace up your
Join us not just for the race, but for a fantastic day filled with activities in the Family Fun Zone, interactive sponsor booths offering giveaways, and a lineup of delicious food trucks serving crowd favorites. Don't forget to visit the KU Bookstore pop-up shop for exclusive merchandise and surprises! Register three or more people at once and enjoy instant savings of $3 per registration—no codes needed! Plus, those who register before August 3rd are guaranteed a sparkly shirt and medal. This year, we're thrilled to partner with Adidas for our event shirts, making them even more special. Lace up 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
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. 3RD. 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. 3RD. 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. $6.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$56.25
1st Place Award given in male/female age categories for 10K -
Rock Chalk Run, 5K
Incl. $5.05 Fee & T-Shirt--Unisex Sizing
Sun 4th October 2026 (8:35AM CDT)
$35.05
1st Place Award given in male/female age categories for 5K -
Family Fun Run/Walk 1K
Incl. $4.33 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (8:40AM CDT)
$22.33
Participation medal and commemorative KU t-shirt.
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12604 Quivira, Overland Park, 66213, KS, United States
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