Run for the Roses 5K, 1K Walk, & Virtual 5K

Run for the Roses 5K, 1K Walk, & Virtual 5K

Dates: Saturday, April 25th - Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Location: Manhattan, KS 66506 US
Description: Don't miss the Run for the Roses 5k and 1k Walk! Runners will start and finish in the beautiful K-State Gardens, take a lap on the track inside the historic World War I football field, and cruise by Anderson Hall, the Student Union, and Ahearn Fieldhouse. First, second, and third place winners will get a beautiful glazed purple pot with rose-shaped succulent plant! Sorry, no dogs on the course. Virtual runners can use any 5K course to run between 4/24 and 4/29--time yourself and submit results by following the "click here" link near the QR code in your registration confirmation e-mail.
Additional race information: https://www.k-state.edu/rose-run

Events:

• Run for the Roses 5K: $35 ($25 for ages 0-21). April 25th, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT. Price increases after March 1, 2026.
• 1K Walk: $20. April 25th, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT. Price increases after March 1, 2026.
• Run For The Roses Virtual 5K: $35. Registration ends April 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM CDT.
• 5K Active Military Discount: $25. April 25th, 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM CDT. Registration ends April 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT.