K-State Homecoming Philanthropy 5K and Virtual 5K Run/Walk

2025 Philanthropy - Be Able

• Tradition: K-Staters continue a great tradition of giving back to our community.
• Benefit: Proceeds for this year's virtual 5K run/walk will benefit Be Able.
• Resource: Be Able is a community resource that exists to engage with those in adversity by creating connections, cultivating skills, and opening doors of opportunity.
• Learn more: Click on the link for more about Be Able and ways you can help: https://beablecommunity.com/.

Cost

• Registration Fee: $30.00
• Discount: $5.00 discount offered to K-State Alumni Association members and current K-State students.
• Note: The discount page is 3 screens into registration.
• Identification: You will be asked to provide your Alumni Association member number, or your K-State eID.

T-shirt Guarantee

• Deadline: T-shirt is guaranteed if registered by September 17 at 12 p.m.
• Refund Policy: No refunds will be given for any 5K registration or shipping fees paid.

In-Person Information

• Event Start: The in-person 5K will begin at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5 at the K-State Alumni Center.
• Prizes: Prizes are awarded for first through third in four categories: non-student male, non-student female, male student, and female student.
• Participation: All students participating in the group competition must be in-person.
• Packet Pickup: Non-student and students (not in a group) can pick up your race packet on Friday, Oct. 3 from 2-5 p.m. or on Sunday from 8-8:30 a.m. before the race, both at the K-State Alumni Center.

Virtual Information

• Accessibility: The virtual 5K is open to non-students and students (excluding groups).
• Registration Deadline: Must be registered by 9 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5.
• Participation: Enjoy a 3.1-mile walk, jog, or run at a place, pace, and time of your choosing between Sunday, Sept. 28 through noon on Sunday, Oct. 5.
• Results Submission: Don’t forget to enter your race time here by noon on Oct. 5.