Rock Chalk Run: 10K, 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk
From University of Kansas Edwards Campus
- Date Sun 3rd October 2027
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Overland Park, Kansas
- Price $19.15 - $50.95
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness at the Rock Chalk Run, hosted by the University of Kansas Edwards Campus! This exciting event will take place on Sunday, October 3rd, 2027, in the beautiful Overland Park, Johnson. Participants can choose from three exhilarating race distances: a challenging 10K, a fast-paced 5K, and a delightful 1K Fun Run/Walk for the whole family.
Following the success of last year's event, which attracted nearly 450 enthusiastic runners, the Rock Chalk Run promises even more excitement this year! With new staggered start times—10K at 8:30 AM, 5K at 8:40 AM, and 1K at 8:45 AM—everyone can enjoy a seamless race experience. Plus, the partnership with Adidas ensures participants will be sporting stylish run shirts. Families can look forward to a lively Family Fun Zone, featuring activities for all ages and a special visit from Baby Jay! Don’t miss out on the chance to join this incredible community event while supporting scholarships for KU Edwards Campus students. Sign up early and save with our group registration discount. Join us for a day filled with smiles, sweat, and spectacular memories at the
Following the success of last year's event, which attracted nearly 450 enthusiastic runners, the Rock Chalk Run promises even more excitement this year! With new staggered start times—10K at 8:30 AM, 5K at 8:40 AM, and 1K at 8:45 AM—everyone can enjoy a seamless race experience. Plus, the partnership with Adidas ensures participants will be sporting stylish run shirts. Families can look forward to a lively Family Fun Zone, featuring activities for all ages and a special visit from Baby Jay! Don’t miss out on the chance to join this incredible community event while supporting scholarships for KU Edwards Campus students. Sign up early and save with our group registration discount. Join us for a day filled with smiles, sweat, and spectacular memories at the
Organiser's Description
WHAT A GREAT DAY IN 2026! THANK YOU TO THE ALMOST 450 RUNNERS WHO SHOWED UP ON A BEAUTIFUL FALL DAY! CHECK OUT THE RESULTS & THE PHOTOS & LOOK SOON FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ROCK CHALK RUN 2027.
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NEW TRAIL FOR 10K -- WAS A SUCCESS ACCORDING TO MANY RUNNERS!
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NEW STAGGERED START TIMES--10K AT 8:30, 5K AT 8:40, 1K AT 8:45--ANOTHER SUCCESS
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1K RUNNERS WILL GET A BIB, ALTHOUGH THEY WON'T BE OFFICIALLY TIMED, EVEN OUR YOUNGEST RUNNERS CAN SPORT OUR BIB--AND THEY WERE DARN CUTE!!
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A PARTNERSHIP WITH ADIDAS TO SUPPLY OUR RUN SHIRTS--THEY WERE AWESOME! LET'S HOPE THIS CONTINUES!
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, INCLUDING A VISIT FROM BABY JAY
SPONSOR & VENDOR BOOTHS INCLUDING--FLEET FEET, ATHLETICO, KU ALUMNI, TRUITY CREDIT UNION
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
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NEW TRAIL FOR 10K -- WAS A SUCCESS ACCORDING TO MANY RUNNERS!
*
NEW STAGGERED START TIMES--10K AT 8:30, 5K AT 8:40, 1K AT 8:45--ANOTHER SUCCESS
*
1K RUNNERS WILL GET A BIB, ALTHOUGH THEY WON'T BE OFFICIALLY TIMED, EVEN OUR YOUNGEST RUNNERS CAN SPORT OUR BIB--AND THEY WERE DARN CUTE!!
*
A PARTNERSHIP WITH ADIDAS TO SUPPLY OUR RUN SHIRTS--THEY WERE AWESOME! LET'S HOPE THIS CONTINUES!
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, INCLUDING A VISIT FROM BABY JAY
SPONSOR & VENDOR BOOTHS INCLUDING--FLEET FEET, ATHLETICO, KU ALUMNI, TRUITY CREDIT UNION
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. $5.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 3rd October 2027 (8:30AM CDT)
$50.95
OPENS 01 MAR 271st Place Award given in male/female age categories for 10K -
Rock Chalk Run, 5K
Incl. $4.75 Fee & T-Shirt--Unisex Sizing
Sun 3rd October 2027 (8:40AM CDT)
$29.75
OPENS 01 MAR 271st Place Award given in male/female age categories for 5K -
Family Fun Run/Walk 1K
Incl. $4.15 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 3rd October 2027 (8:45AM CDT)
$19.15
OPENS 01 MAR 27Participation medal and commemorative KU t-shirt.
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12604 Quivira, Overland Park, 66213, KS, United States
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