When
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Where
2521 Inverness Dr., Lawrence KS
Distances
5K
About this race
Event Overview
- Date: April 25, 2026
- Location: 2521 Inverness Dr., Lawrence, KS
- Race URL: Sunflower Elementary Community Fun Run/Walk
- Purpose: To bring the Sunflower Elementary and Lawrence community together to support health, wellness, and connection.
Race Details
- Start Location: Sunflower Elementary School
- Course: Loop circling the Sunflower and Southwest Middle School property, partially off-road on grass and partially on paved sidewalk.
- Loops: Participants can run/walk from one to three loops based on preference.
- Finish Line: Located on the Southwest Middle School track.
Participant Information
- T-shirt: A student-designed t-shirt is included in the entry fee, to be picked up on race day from 7:30 to 8:45 am.
- Payment: Can be made in person via check, cash, or Venmo the morning of the race with a t-shirt included while supplies last.
Race Day Events
- Tot Trot: For Eaglets below 5 years of age.
- Dad Dash: An ever-popular event for participants.
- Raffle Baskets: Tickets can be purchased online ahead of the event or on race day.
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.
Race Route Information
- Route Details: See the race route by clicking here.
Course map
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