Run for the Hs is a running race on July 25, 2026 in Topeka, KS, featuring the 5K distance.
From the Organizer
Come. Race. Eat Pancakes. The Run for the Hs 5k is a youth-organized 5k race to benefit Shawnee County 4-H.
It is an out and back course that starts on the Southeast corner of the Stormont Vail Events Center and runs along the Shunga Trail. The event will be timed by Red Dirt Racing.
The 4 Hs of 4-H are Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. In this event, you will be running for all of the Hs.
Race registration includes a t-shirt and a ticket to the Shawnee County 4-H Pancake Feed.
Events
Weather
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
89°
Typical Low
69°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Topeka - Nws, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Run for the Hs
Jul 25, 2026