Run for the Roses 5K,1K Walk, & Virtual 5K
- Date Sat 26th April 2025 - Wed 30th April 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Manhattan, Kansas
- Price $27.50 - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for a vibrant and exciting day at the Run for the Roses 5K, 1K Walk, and Virtual 5K event, taking place from April 26 to April 30, 2025, in the picturesque Manhattan, Riley! This thrilling event invites runners of all levels to experience the scenic beauty of K-State Gardens as they race through a stunning course that includes a lap on the historic World War I football field and passes iconic landmarks like Anderson Hall and Ahearn Fieldhouse.
Participants can compete in the 5K run or enjoy a leisurely stroll in the 1K Walk, with fantastic prizes for the top three finishers, including gorgeous glazed purple pots featuring rose-shaped succulent plants. For those who prefer to run at their own pace, the Virtual 5K option allows you to complete the distance on any course of your choice between April 24 and April 30. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate fitness and community—join us for an unforgettable experience filled with fun, camaraderie, and beautiful scenery!
Participants can compete in the 5K run or enjoy a leisurely stroll in the 1K Walk, with fantastic prizes for the top three finishers, including gorgeous glazed purple pots featuring rose-shaped succulent plants. For those who prefer to run at their own pace, the Virtual 5K option allows you to complete the distance on any course of your choice between April 24 and April 30. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate fitness and community—join us for an unforgettable experience filled with fun, camaraderie, and beautiful scenery!
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. Virtual runners can use any 5K course to run between 4/24 and 4/30--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. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$48.70
CLOSEDThis 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. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$32.80
CLOSEDA 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
CLOSEDCan't make it to the event but want to support our cause. Sign up here and run anywhere from 4/24/2025 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 26th April 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDThis 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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