6 fun run events in Lawrence, Kansas

March 22, 2026 in Lawrence, Kansas

Packet Pickup info

March 21: 10am-3pm at the Lawrence Fleet Feet store (839 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044)

March 22: 7:00-8:00am at the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence (2910 Haskell Ave, Lawrence, KS 66046)

Race Start Times

5-Mile Race: 8:30am

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: 8:40am

Race Rates

5-Mile Race

Dec 13 – Feb 1: $35

Feb 2 – Feb 15: $40

Feb 16 – Feb 28: $45

Mar 1 – Mar 14: $50

Mar 15– Mar 22: $60

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Dec 13 – Feb 1: $20

Feb 2 – Feb 15: $25

Feb 16 – Feb 28: $30

Mar 1 – Mar 14: $35

Mar 8 – Mar 22: $40

Race Location & Parking

The race will start & finish at the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence (2910 Haskell Ave, Lawrence, KS 66046)

Park at the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence (2910 Haskell Ave, Lawrence, KS 66046)

There are restrooms limited restrooms at Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence (2910 Haskell Ave, Lawrence, KS 66046)

Race Description and Course Maps

Fleet Feet Lawrence is EXCITED to announce we are partnering with Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence for this year's Spring Fling. We will start at Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence parking lot. We have a 5 mile route mapped out to come back and finish at the start.

The 5-mile course

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/add_to_website/6644908723

The 1-mile course

We are excited to announce the 2026 D-Hill Trojan Run/Walk. This event is intended to raise funds to upgrade the Douglas Air Museum, a symbol of Douglas' Aviation History. This will help restore a sense of pride in the history of our beloved city and the Douglas community. Your support and/or participation are appreciated.

Courses available:

• Conquer the D - Competitive Run or Walk. The length of this course is TBD. Caution: the course has rough terrain. *T-shirt & Time Chip included in the registration fee

• D-Hill Dash - Fun Run, Walk, Roll, or Stroll. This race is non-competitive. The course is all pavement with the turning point at the end of Geronimo Trail Road. *NO T-shirt or Time Chip included

• Fun Run- for ages 5-12 years old. The course will be around the Airport Park from start to finish

Join us for the first annual Lawrence Public Schools 2 Mile Walk/Run on April 18, 2026! For this first year, race participation is limited to USD497 employees only. We hope to expand the offerings in future years!

The race will kick off at 9:00am, location to be announced in the coming weeks. This event is non-competitive (no chip times) and is to celebrate the health and well-being of USD497 staff. There will be fun prizes for staff teams, costumes, and more. After the event, stop by healthy lifestyle vendor booths and participate in prize giveaways. The event is free to register. Staff who register by April 1 will receive a free t-shirt - t-shirts will be available on a limited time basis for registrations received after April 1.

This event is closed to the general public.

This free event is to celebrate the health and wellbeing of Lawrence Public Schools staff.

The purpose of this non-competitive race is to bring the Sunflower Elementary and Lawrence community together to support health, wellness, and connection. The race start will take place at Sunflower Elementary School in the beautiful Lawrence, KS, and consist of a loop circling the Sunflower and Southwest Middle School property that is partially off-road on grass and partially on paved sidewalk. Participants can run/walk from one to three loops based on preference, and volunteers will be present to help with route directing. The finish line of the race is on the Southwest Middle School track. A Sunflower Fun Run student-designed t-shirt is included in the entry fee, and t-shirts can be picked up at Sunflower the morning of the race from 7:30 to 8:45 am. Payment can also be made in person via check, cash, or Venmo the morning of the race with a t-shirt included while supplies last.

In addition the Sunflower Fun Run, the race day events a Tot Trot (for our Eaglets below 5 years of age), the ever popular "Dad Dash," and raffle baskets. Tickets for Dad Dash and raffle baskets can be purchased online ahead of the event or on race day. See schedule and race route below:

Schedule of Events:

9 am: Tot Trot begins on Sunflower playground blacktop near the gazebo.

9:10 - 9:30 am: Dad Dash on Sunflower playground blacktop near the gazebo.

9:30 am - Sunflower Fun Run/Walk begins! *Starting line will be on the grass near the gaga ball pit.

See the race route by clicking here.