Course
A road 5K on open city streets in Lawrence, starting and finishing in front of Woodlawn School on Elm Street and including a short descent from the levee. The 5K goes at 8:30am and a free 1km children's run follows at 9:45am.
5K5 km
1K Fun Run1 km
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race dayThu 26 Nov 2026
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About
A Thanksgiving morning 5K and fun run in Lawrence, Kansas, now more than 20 years running. Organized by runLawrence, the race is a local tradition before the holiday meal, open to runners, walkers, and families.
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