2 running events in Hutchinson, Kansas

Join us on Saturday, April 4, for a run/walk with your families as we celebrate our risen Savior. We will have both competitive and recreational categories available for the avid runners or the leisurely walkers. Join us for a .60-mile loop around the campus of Central Christian School!

Our morning will begin with registration starting at 8:00 a.m., a devotional at 8:15 a.m., the competitive runners beginning at 8:30 a.m., and the recreational/walkers beginning at 8:32 a.m. The fun run/walk will conclude at 9:30 a.m. for both competitive and recreational categories. Then plan to join us for pancakes and fellowship from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in our fitness center!

This event is family friendly, so please plan to bring the entire family and even invite your neighbors! Strollers are welcome, but be prepared for all terrains.

Runners will be competing for the inaugural Golden Sneaker. There will be a top male and female prize in each competitive category for those who complete the most laps in a one-hour time frame. Bibs will be assigned at registration.

Those who register for the recreational category will be competing against the clock. Complete as many (or as few) laps as you prefer from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

The first 50 people who register will receive a commemorative key chain.

Donations: While this is a free event, would you consider donating $25 per participant? Donations will be accepted to cover the cost of the event and to support CCS. To make a donation, click here. Please do not use the Donate button at the top of this runsignup.com page.

Event T-Shirt: There is also an option to purchase a Jesus Is Alive t-shirt. To purchase a shirt, click here.

Central Christian School will NOT be providing water or snacks throughout the race, so please plan accordingly.

Run for Relief 5k - April 11, 2026 at 8:00am

The Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale (KMRS) is a run/walk fundraising event for Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) whose mission is to provide world relief and development in the name of Christ. The KMRS is an event held annually with this year's event occurring on April 10 and 11 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, KS. Event includes automatic race timing, age group awards, and post race food! Register by March 27th to be guaranteed a T-Shirt!

Register as a 'Fundraiser' and raise your entry fee (minimum $30 goal), or more for MCC! Raise $500 in the "Go The Extra Mile" Fundraising Challenge and you will earn an additional long sleeve Tshirt! During registration click 'Become a Fundraiser' to start your own online fundraising page that you can easily share and promote! If you are unable to raise your entry fee you will be charged the late entry fee at packet pick up.

If you are unable to attend this year's event in person we encourage you to sign up for the 'Remote' option and run or walk the 5k from your location and share your experience on our KMRS Run for Relief Facebook page. We greatly value your support of this race and want to include all who desire to be a part of it! Please watch our Facebook page and your email inbox for race updates. Note, remote participants will not receive T-Shirt or goodie bag.

Want to Participate Remotely - Here's what to do!

1. Register yourself for the 2025 Run/Walk for Relief 5k (Remote)

2. Join us on April 11 by putting on your favorite Run for Relief or MCC Sale t-shirt from a past year (if you have one) and run or walk a 5K on your own or better yet with family or friends.

3.Take your picture and tag the Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale Run for Relief Facebook page.

4. Send your collected sponsor donations as instructed by race emails. Sorry we don't mail Tshirts but you can have someone pick it up for you.

5. Ask family, friends, or neighbors if they would also consider signing up to participate with you and help raise additional funds for MCC.

All of the proceeds from the race, and greater Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale, benefit the work of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and provide for material needs and community development in North America and across the world in the name of Christ.

*Late registration is available in person at packet pick up Friday and Saturday.

Packet pick up and late registration will be in the Meadowlark building on the Kansas State Fair Grounds (Hutchinson, KS) from 5-8pm on Friday, April 10. You can also still register or pick up your packet on race day at the Rice Park shelter house starting at 7am.

Online registration will include a processing fee or register as 'Fundraiser' to pay at packet pick up.