40th Annual Run for the Roses

🏃‍♂️ 40th Annual Run for the Roses

Saturday, October 11th, 2025

Location: 19551 SW Butler Rd, Rose Hill, KS

Race Information and Registration

🏅 Race Details

• Distance Options: 1 Mile and 5K Race (All walkers and runners are welcome)
• Sponsor: Rose Hill High School Cross Country
• Start and Finish Line: Rose Hill United Methodist Church
• Special Event: Race coincides with the Rose Hill Fall Festival

🗓️ Race Schedule

• Packet Pickup: 6:30am-7:15am at race site
• 1 Mile Start: 7:30am
• 5K Start: 8:00am
• Report to Starting Line for 1 Mile: 7:25am
• Report to Starting Line for 5K: 7:55am

🌟 Awards

• Medals: Given for the top 3 male and female finishers in each age division for each race
• Trophy: Awarded to top male and female finisher in the 5K race
• Award Ceremony: Held at the finish line immediately following each race
• Packet Pickup: Available Friday afternoon, October 10th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and the morning of the race in the Community Room

💰 Fees

• Race Day Increase: Fees increase by $5 on race day
• Included: Race fees include a shirt
• Sizes: Determined at online registration

👥 Age Divisions

• 9 and Under
• 10 to 14
• 15 to 19
• 20 to 24
• 25 to 29
• 30 to 34
• 35 to 39
• 40 to 44
• 45 to 49
• 50 to 59
• 60 and Over

🌳 Course Description

The Run for the Roses held in Rose Hill, KS is said to be flat and fast with an out and back course ran along Rose Hill Road.

🚻 Facilities

There will be signs to aid traffic control. Races will be conducted regardless of rain. Restroom facilities will be provided.