Rock Chalk Run: 10K, 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk
Rock Chalk Run: 10K, 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk is a running race on October 4, 2026 in Overland Park, KS, with entry fees from $18 to $50.
- Date
- October 4, 2026 (28 days to go)
- Location
- 12604 Quivira, Overland Park, KS
- Price
- $18–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
New this year:
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New trail for the 10K runners!
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New staggered start times--10K at 8:30, 5K at 8:40, 1K at 8:45
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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
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A partnership with adidas to supply our run shirts
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
🏬 Interactive sponsor booths with giveaways and goodies
🍔 Food Trucks:
Chez Elle Crêperie & Coffee
Wings'NThings
🎁 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! ✨
Shirts are guaranteed if you registered before Aug. 3rd. We have lots of extra shirts, but we can't promise will have all sizes.
Events
Weather
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
72°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olathe 3e, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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28
Days to train
- Race
- Rock Chalk Run: 10K, 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- 12604 Quivira, Overland Park, KS
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Rock Chalk Run: 10K, 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk
Oct 4, 2026