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Run for the Roses 5K,1K Walk, & Virtual 5K

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location
Manhattan, KS
1500 Denison Avenue, 66506
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Run through K-State Gardens and historic campus landmarks, with unique succulent awards for top 5K finishers.

  • Scenic
  • Competitive

Great for: runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Experience the Run for the Roses 5K and 1K Walk in Manhattan, KS, starting and finishing amidst the beautiful K-State Gardens. This event offers a unique course that includes a lap on the track inside the historic World War I football field, passing by iconic campus landmarks like Anderson Hall and the Student Union. Top finishers in the 5K will receive a distinctive glazed purple pot with a rose-shaped succulent plant. A USATF Certified 5K course is available for those seeking a competitive edge, alongside a virtual 5K option.

What to expect

  • * Start and finish your run in the beautiful K-State Gardens.
  • * Enjoy a unique course that includes a lap on a historic World War I football field track and views of campus landmarks.
  • * Top 5K finishers receive a special glazed purple pot with a rose-shaped succulent plant.

Standout details

  • Start/finish in beautiful K-State Gardens
  • Lap on historic WWI football field track
  • Unique succulent plant awards for top 5K
  • USATF Certified 5K course

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1K

    Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM CDT · From $22.20

    Opens Sep 18, 2025, 3:19 AM CDT · Closes Mar 1, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM CDT · From $38.10

    Opens Sep 18, 2025, 3:10 AM CDT · Closes Mar 1, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM CDT · From $38.10

    Opens Sep 18, 2025, 9:12 AM CDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

+ 1 more option
  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM CDT · From $27.50

    Opens Sep 18, 2025, 7:06 AM CDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

  • Rolling area

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The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Don’t miss the Run for the Roses 5k and 1k Walk!  Runners will start and finish in the beautiful K-State Gardens, take a lap on the track inside the historic World War I football field, and cruise by Anderson Hall, the Student Union, and Ahearn Fieldhouse.  First, second, and third place winners will get a beautiful glazed purple pot with rose-shaped succulent plant!  Sorry, no dogs on the course.  The 5K course is USATF Certified for 2026 (KS21034TJD).  Virtual runners can use any 5K course to run between 4/24 and 4/29--time yourself and submit results by following the "click here" link near the QR code in your registration confirmation e-mail Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/share/17vdGba2cP/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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