2 running and walking events in Beloit, Kansas

Join us for the St. John’s Alumni & Friends 5K Run/Walk on March 21 in conjunction with our Annual Benefit Auction weekend! The race will take place Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m. with participants running or walking a fun, scenic course around Beloit. Whether you are running, walking or cheering from the sidelines, it’s a great way to reconnect and kick off the weekend together. All registered participants by March 4th receive an event t-shirt. Individuals can still register after March 4, but will not receive a t-shirt due to printing deadlines. Cash prizes will be awarded to top male and female finishers. Proceeds go to support St. John’s Catholic Schools.

Per KSHSAA, Track and Field students in grades 7-12 can only participate in either race if they HAVE NOT officially started their season by attending a practice session.

The 2nd annual Beloit Irish Fest will be held on Saturday, March 28th, 2026! For the Clover Chase 5K walk/run course, there will be 4 hidden clovers 🍀 throughout the races! Irish PRIZES for the scavengers!!

START: at 0800 we will start outside the future Willow Springs Courtyard: 117 W Main St. (east of Bubba Q’s on Main Street).

Clover 1: Head east on Main Street to Mill Street, turn right. Head south until you hit South Street, then turn right. Head west on South Street to Lincoln ave. Take Lincoln north to Main Street and turn right. Take Main Street east all the way to S. Pine Street (clover 2).

Clover 2: Turn right on S Pine street and head to South Street. Take this west to S Hersey street. Turn right on Hersey and head north. Then turn right on E 4th Street (clover 3).

Clover 3: Head east on 4th Street and turn right on Pine. Head south on Pine and turn right onto E 2nd Street. Take this all the way to N Lincoln Ave and turn right (clover 4).

Clover 4: Head north on Lincoln to W 4th Street and turn right. Take 4th Street back to Mill Street, turn right, and head south back to WSC.

FINISH: Take Mill Street south and turn right on Main Street to finish outside WSC.

Hint: if you get confused, just turn right. 😉

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$25 Registration Fee for Races (t-shirt included). Registration for races closes March 21st, 2026!

T-shirt pick up will begin on race day at 7:30am with an 8:00am start time.

All proceeds go directly to the Willow Springs Courtyard project!