Lecompton UMC 5K Run/Walk

🌳 Race Overview

• Event: 2nd Annual 5K Walk/Run
• Date: June 7, 2025
• Location: 367 Highway 40, Lecompton, KS
• Beneficiary: General Fund for Lecompton United Methodist Church

🌼 Race Experience

• Scenic Views: Experience the rolling beauty of native grass and smell the wildflowers as you run/walk through this beautiful family ranch.
• Challenging Terrain: You will cross pond dams and experience occasional rocks going up hills.
• Historical Significance: A running creek will be on the path, servicing a hand dug well that once filled covered wagons in the 1930s.
• Photo Opportunities: Take advantage of beautiful photo ops in a June morning setting.

🏞 Historic Background

• Historical Trails: The ranch is located between two historic trails: the Oregon Trail and the Santa Fe Trail.
• Heritage: This is a 6-generation ranch filled with history.
• Settler Experience: Experience the environment that the settlers encountered as they came through on the Oregon Trail.

🍔 Post-Race Celebration

• Complimentary Meal: Enjoy a complimentary 2 Trails beef burger, chips, and a bottle of water.
• Community Spirit: Join fellow participants and experience the camaraderie of the event.
• Refreshments: Refresh yourself after a fulfilling run/walk.

🚩 Course Details

• Path Marking: The path will be clearly marked with flags on t-posts.
• Safety: Enjoy a safe running/walking experience through the ranch.

🔗 More Information

• Register Here: Lecompton UMC 5K Run/Walk