In our 20th year, over the river and through north Lawrence we go. . .

Entry fee

$35 - through Nov 16
$31 - per person for families of 3 or more (through Nov 16)
$40 - Nov 17-23, no family discount

Register on-line, or if you prefer you may mail in the printable entry form (send entry so it arrives no later than Mon, Nov 20). Entry fees are non-refundable.

Nov 22: Wednesday Packet Pickup/Registration

Nov 23: Packet Pickup/Registration/Race Day

Course Map

There is no parking around Woodlawn School.  2 blocks away are the Union Depot parking lot & south public lot. Additional parking behind Johnny's Tavern (west side of N 2nd) and across the river at the parking garage by City Hall. Limited street parking north of the school.  Watch traffic when crossing streets. Map

Start/Finish

The start/finish line is in front of Woodlawn School on Elm Street.

Nathan Reflective Convertible Glove-Mitts

The first 1000 entires will get Nathan HyperNight glove-mitts. The HyperNight glove-mitts are designed to look good and fit comfortably without compromising performance. Lightweight stretch material lined with fleece for warmth. Tuck-away thermal mitt shield. TruTouch technology allows smartphone use. Back-of-hand small storage pocket. Nose WipeZone on the thumb.
You can stop by Ad Astra Running, 734 Mass., to try on the gloves for the right fit before registering.

Safety

No dogs, headsets, roller skates or wagons are allowed on the 5K race. If walking with a stroller, you must start at the back and walk. Be careful on the short descent from the levee. Please be courteous and obey the course marshals on where to run and walk. The streets are not closed so be alert for any cars on the streets or leaving driveways.

Cancellation

The run will be held rain or shine. If necessary, we will cancel the run for safety reasons. No refunds for any reasons; proceeds will go to local running programs and projects.

Event Records & Prize Money for 2023

Male: Christian Graham (Lawrence KS) 15:05 (2022)
Female: Amy Cragg (Portland OR) 16:46 (2016)

Prize money will be available in 2023 in memory of Lynne Lipsey, a Lawrence resident and retired KU staff member.
The fastest female and fastest male finisher, based on gun time (first across the line), will receive $250 each.
$125 will go to the fastest female and fastest male (age 40 or older), based on chip time and age-adjusted.  This will open up the competition and not necessarily go to the youngest. Age-adjusted times will be based on the 2020 USATF MLDR Road age-grading calculator.
The prize money is separate from the age group awards.

High school and college runners are not eligible for prize money because of the potential loss of eligibility.

Free Children’s Fun Run

Sign up on race day (only) at the school gym before the 9:30 am start. Medals to all finishers. Distance is one kilometer. If accompanying parent is running the 5K, allow time to be done before 9:25 when we call the children to the start.

Awards by VanGo

Past awards by VanGo and others:

Top 3 finishers overall and in each division and 1st master (40+), 1st grand master (50+), and 1st senior grand master (60+), male & female; and top 3 non-binary.

In order to be eligible for any awards you must be registered and wearing the correct chip. First place overall male and female will win a pair of running shoes. Gift certificates to the first three in each age group.

VanGo logoAwards will be available after 9:45 am.  Check the posted results and if you are a winner, report to the awards table.  Post race refreshments courtesy of our sponsors. After race day, awards may be picked up at Ad Astra Running in Lawrence until December 31st.

Age Groups

10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Chip Timing

by Red Dirt Race Management.  The timing chip is attached to the bib and does not need to be returned. Pin your bib on your front side. Check to be sure you have your bib and not someone else's.

Race Results

Participants will be able to get live results as soon as they cross the finish. You can get these results by text message, Facebook, or by visiting one of the results kiosks set up in the gym. Check the www.runLawrence.org web site for the final results.

Photography

We love our photographer. John Knepper will be taking your photos again. Take a look at his 2022 photos.

Proceeds

. . . benefit Woodlawn School, the host facility, and numerous local youth running programs. Any running/fitness club at a public K-12 school in the Lawrence area may apply to receive support. To apply, fill out the runLawrence 2023 Marathon & Fitness Club/Program Funding form. Fill out the form and it will automatically be saved for review.

Photo of Deerfield Marathon Club, May 2017.Income from the run benefits many local youth running programs like the Deerfield Marathon Club.

Volunteers

If you are not running, we can use your help. Cheering burns calories, too. If you're available, please sign up. Please contact Dee.
See the volunteer page for a fun description of the jobs. Or you can sign up here:

Sign Up!

Sponsorship Opportunity

If you would like to be a sponsor of the run, please take a look at our brochure.

More Information

Race Director: Dee Boeck at 785-841-3587,  runLawrence@gmail.com

Our 2023 Sponsors
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