Rock Chalk Run: 10K, 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk
Rock Chalk Run: 10K, 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk is a running race on October 3, 2027 in Overland Park, KS, with entry fees from $22 to $60.
- Date
- October 3, 2027 (348 days to go)
- Location
- 12604 Quivira, Overland Park, KS
- Price
- $22–$60
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
WHAT A GREAT DAY IN 2026! THANK YOU TO THE ALMOST 450 RUNNERS WHO SHOWED UP ON A BEAUTIFUL FALL DAY! Check out the results & the photos & look soon for the announcement for Rock Chalk Run 2027.
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New Trail for 10K -- was a success according to many runners!
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New staggered start times--10K at 8:30, 5K at 8:40, 1K at 8:45--another success
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1K Runners will get a bib, although they won't be officially timed, even our youngest runners can sport our bib--and they were darn cute!!
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A partnership with adidas to supply our run shirts--they were awesome! Let's hope this continues!
Our goal is to raise scholarship money for KU Edwards Campus students.
🎉 What Makes Our Event Awesome
🏃 A variety of race options so everyone can join the action
👨👩👧 A Family Fun Zone filled with activities for all ages, including a visit from Baby Jay
🏬 Sponsor & Vendor Booths including--Fleet Feet, Athletico, KU Alumni, Truity Credit Union
🎁 A KU Bookstore pop‑up shop with merch and surprises
New this year! Sign up 3 or more people at once and poof! you’ll automatically save $3 per registration. No codes, no coupons—just instant savings magic! ✨
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olathe 3e, 2 mi from the venue.
About Overland Park, KS
Population
197,199
as of 2023
City Elevation
953 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 27 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.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Rock Chalk Run: 10K, 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
348
Days to train
- Race
- Rock Chalk Run: 10K, 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- October 3, 2027
- Location
- 12604 Quivira, Overland Park, KS
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Rock Chalk Run: 10K, 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk
Oct 3, 2027