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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
5973 SW 25th Street, Topeka KS
5K
62–80°F · some rain risk
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2025
56–79°F
dry
2024
54–77°F
dry
2023
58–82°F
dry
2022
52–73°F
dry
2021
64–90°F
dry
2020
69–89°F
dry
2019
58–77°F
dry
2018
51–69°F
dry
2017
62–70°F
rain
2016
51–71°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 26
Rain likely · 65–89°F
Saturday, Sep 26starts near 65°F · 16% chance of rain · wind up to 17 mph
About this race
Race Overview
NEW ROUTE! STARTING AT JOHNNY'S TAVERN!
Race Details
- Location: 5973 SW 25th Street, Topeka, KS
- Date: 2026-09-26
- Race URL: Rome Sweet Home 5K
Race Route
- Starting Point: Starting at Johnny’s Tavern
- Course: Circle around the backside of Wheatfield Village
- Trail Access: Enter Shunga Trail at Fairlawn Rd
- Turnaround: Turnaround point is at water station, follow same path back.
Post-Race Events
- Evening Schedule: Come for our events later in the day starting at 4:30 with mass.
- Entertainment: After mass starting at 5:30 the night leads into a live rock concert, beer garden, food trucks, bouncy houses and carnival games for the kiddos.
- Fireworks: The night ends with one of the best fireworks displays in Topeka!
Additional Information
For more details, visit: https://app.easytithe.com/App/Form/d1120888-9dda-46db-8358-2a7df8de086d
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