Back to School 5K
Back to School 5K is a running race on July 25, 2026 in Topeka, KS, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Location
- 3400 SE Leisure Ln, Topeka, KS
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
1st Annual Back to School 5K Run/Walk
Lace up and make an impact at our 1st Annual Back to School 5K Run/Walk! This fun, family-friendly event brings our community together to help local students start the school year prepared and confident. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome—whether you’re aiming for a personal best, walking with friends and family, or simply coming out to support the cause. Strollers are encouraged, and everyone is welcome.
Participants who register by 12:00 PM on July 17 2026 will receive an event t-shirt and finisher medal. Registrations received after this deadline are still welcome but will not include these items.
Each participant will also receive a refreshing Dole Whip soft serve from Pineapple Dream—perfect for celebrating at the finish line!
Participants are encouraged to bring donations of school supplies and new or gently used shoes to support children in our community. Every mile you complete—and every item you give—helps provide the essentials students need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
Together, we’re putting sneakers on their feet, supplies in their hands, and smiles on their faces.
We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
95°
Low
74°
Conditions
Slight chance rain showers then sunny
Chance of Rain
19%
Wind
5 mph
Host City
About Topeka, KS
Population
126,103
as of 2023
City Elevation
945 ft
Nearest Airport
MHK
Manhattan Regional Airport · 52 mi
Major Hub
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 56 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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Back to School 5K
Jul 25, 2026