Lawrence, Kansas · Saturday, March 14, 2026
The Pi Day River Rotation is a half marathon event held on Saturday, March 14, 2026. It is located in Lawrence, Kansas.
General Lewis W. Walt Detachment – Marine Corps League 5k
Join us at beautiful Lake Shawnee in Topeka, Kansas for a day of fitness, fun, and community support at the 5K/10K Walk & Run benefiting the General Lewis W. Walt Detachment of the Marine Corps League.
This family-friendly event invites runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels to enjoy the scenic lake trails while supporting a great cause. Proceeds will directly benefit the General Lewis W. Walt Detachment, helping us continue our mission of supporting Marines, veterans, and their families right here in Kansas. Funds raised will also aid our community programs, including scholarships for high school seniors, Toys for Tots, and local volunteer initiatives such as highway clean-ups and youth engagement.
Participants can choose between the 5K course or the 10K course, both designed to highlight the natural beauty of Lake Shawnee’s shoreline and park trails. All registered participants will receive an official event t-shirt, with awards for top finishers in multiple age groups.
Event Highlights:
Scenic 5K and 10K courses around Lake Shawnee
Walkers and runners welcome
Free event t-shirt with registration
Awards for top finishers
All proceeds benefit the Marine Corps League’s local programs and scholarships
The 12th annual Diva Dash 5K /10K & Lil' Princess Girls Run will be Sunday, July 20 at 7:30 am at Corporate Woods in Overland Park, KS!
About the 5K and 10K - Participants receive a custom bib, and finishers of the 5K and 10K receive a large medal. Registrants can also purchase a custom race shirt for an additional $7 when they register.
About the Lil' Princess Girls Run - girls ages 8 and under can participate in this fun run of 50-200 yards based on age. Participants will receive a shirt, custom bib, tiara, and Lil' Princess medal. The Lil' Princess Fun Run starts after the 5K is complete (approximately 8:30 am).
About the Virtual 5K - run on your own whenever and wherever works for you and we will mail your shirt, bib, and finisher's medal to you.
Join us for the CASA Superhero 5K fun run/walk and 10K run through historic Leavenworth, KS, followed by a kids' superhero race (100 yards).
The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) concept is based on the belief that every child has the right to a safe, permanent home. Unlike attorneys and social workers, the CASA volunteer speaks exclusively for the child's best interests. By handling only one or two cases at a time (compared to a social agency caseworker's average load of 60 – 90), the CASA volunteer has the time to explore each assigned case's history thoroughly. The volunteer talks with the child, parents, family members, neighbors, school officials, doctors, and others involved in the child's life that may have facts about the case. The volunteer then also reviews all records and documents about the child. They then submit a formal report to the court-recommending placement: should the child stay with their parents, be placed in foster care, or be freed for permanent adoption? If the court leaves the child in temporary care, the CASA volunteer provides continuity by staying on the case until it is resolved and placed in
a safe, permanent home.
Entry Fee
$40 through July 31st
$45 Aug 1st through August 26th
Superhero run (kids 12 & under): $10
What a great race we had in 2025 with over 450 participants!
We are once again running to raise money for college scholarships for the students at KU Edwards Campus!