Run for the Roses 5K,1K Walk, & Virtual 5K
- Date Sat 25th April 2026 - Thu 30th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Manhattan, Kansas
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Run for the Roses 5K, 1K Walk, and Virtual 5K happening from April 25th to April 30th, 2026! Set against the stunning backdrop of K-State Gardens, this vibrant event invites participants to experience a unique course that includes a lap around the historic World War I football field and scenic views of iconic landmarks like Anderson Hall and Ahearn Fieldhouse.
Runners can compete in the USATF Certified 5K or opt for the delightful 1K Walk, making it a perfect outing for all ages and fitness levels. Plus, with exciting prizes for the top three finishers—including beautiful glazed purple pots with rose-shaped succulent plants—there’s even more motivation to hit the ground running! For those who prefer to participate virtually, you can complete the 5K on any course of your choice between April 24th and April 29th. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a good cause and enjoy the beauty of springtime!
Runners can compete in the USATF Certified 5K or opt for the delightful 1K Walk, making it a perfect outing for all ages and fitness levels. Plus, with exciting prizes for the top three finishers—including beautiful glazed purple pots with rose-shaped succulent plants—there’s even more motivation to hit the ground running! For those who prefer to participate virtually, you can complete the 5K on any course of your choice between April 24th and April 29th. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a good cause and enjoy the beauty of springtime!
Organiser's Description
Dont miss the Run for the Roses 5k and 1k Walk! Runners will start and finish in the beautiful K-State Gardens, take a lap on the track inside the historic World War I football field, and cruise by Anderson Hall, the Student Union, and Ahearn Fieldhouse. First, second, and third place winners will get a beautiful glazed purple pot with rose-shaped succulent plant! Sorry, no dogs on the course. The 5K course is USATF Certified for 2026! Virtual runners can use any 5K course to run between 4/24 and 4/29--time yourself and submit results by following the "click here" link near the QR code in your registration confirmation e-mail Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/K-State-Gardens-RUN-FOR-THE-ROSES-105878281867870
Races
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Run for the Roses 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$38.10
This is a relatively flat, fast course that begins and ends in the gardens, taking a lap on the track inside the historical WWI Memorial football field, and cruising by iconic K-State Ahearn Fieldhouse, Student Union, and Anderson Hall. Unique rose shaped succulent in purple glazed pottery for place winners in age groups. -
1K Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$22.20
A fun lap with our "Celebrity Run/Walkers" around the block going past Call Hall (Ice Cream Heaven), Throckmorton Plant Sciences Building (Home of Horticulture Department) and the Gardens, of course. -
Run for the Roses Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
Can't make it to the event but want to support our cause. Sign up here and run anywhere from 4/25/2025 to 4/30/2022 5. Submit your results on runsignup. (See your confirmation e-mail for the "click here" link by the QR code.) -
5K Active Military Discount
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
This is a relatively flat, fast course that begins and ends in the gardens, taking a lap on the track inside the historical WWI Memorial football field, and cruising by iconic K-State Ahearn Fieldhouse, Student Union, and Anderson Hall. Unique rose shaped succulent in purple glazed pottery for place winners in age groups. Thank you for your service. Please show military ID at packet pick-up.
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1500 Denison Avenue, Manhattan, 66506, KS, United States
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