• 5K
  • 5 km
  • Lawrence
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Kansas Half Marathon & 5K (Lawrence) 5K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Kansas Half Marathon & 5K (Lawrence) 5K at a glance

Cut-off average pace
42:00/km

3:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
89/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
25 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Kansas Half Marathon & 5K (Lawrence) 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
5 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
Waterfront, City, Parkland, Riverside, Historic

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Kansas Half Marathon & 5K (Lawrence) route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the Kansas Half Marathon & 5K (Lawrence)?

The Kansas Half Marathon & 5K (Lawrence) is described as flat. The course listing puts the climb at 37 m.

Where does the Kansas Half Marathon & 5K (Lawrence) route go?

The Kansas Half Marathon & 5K (Lawrence) route starts at South Park, 1200 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS. Underfoot, expect a road course.

What should runners know on race day for the Kansas Half Marathon & 5K (Lawrence)?

Road closures requested to allow a 16-minute-per-mile pace; slower runners may be directed to sidewalks. Packet pickup at Ad Astra Running, 835 Massachusetts Street, downtown Lawrence (Saturday 10am-5pm. Race-day pickup from 6am).

Race character

Scenery

  • Waterfront
  • City
  • Parkland
  • Riverside
  • Historic

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Charity
  • Scenic Tour

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Flat
Source-stated ascent
37 m
Net elevation
120 m

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
3:30:00

Race day logistics

Closed roads
Road closures requested to allow a 16-minute-per-mile pace; slower runners may be directed to sidewalks
Medal
All finishers receive a finisher's medal
Finisher tee
Runner t-shirt included with packet pickup

Access and course status

Start
South Park, 1200 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Notable features
  • Packet pickup at Ad Astra Running, 835 Massachusetts Street, downtown Lawrence (Saturday 10am-5pm
  • race-day pickup from 6am). Free downtown parking on Sundays (public lots on Vermont and New Hampshire streets)
  • USATF certified (certification KS20227TJD)
  • one aid station at mile 1.5
  • 3.5-hour time limit

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 11°CTypical temperature
  • 18 kphTypical wind
  • 2 mmTypical rainfall
  • 89Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.