Run for the Roses 5K

Includes the following events: 5K Active Military Discount

This is a relatively flat, fast course that begins and ends in the gardens, taking a lap on the track inside the historical WWI Memorial football field, and cruising by iconic K-State Ahearn Fieldhouse, Student Union, and Anderson Hall. Unique rose shaped succulent in purple glazed pottery for place winners in age groups.

Event Date:: Saturday April 25, 2026
Start Time:: 9:00am CDT
End Time:: 11:00am CDT

Price:: $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $40.00 after March 1, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
September 18, 2025, 7:10am CDT	March 1, 2026, 11:59pm CST	$35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
March 2, 2026, 12:00am CST	April 19, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$40.00 Race Fee + $3.40 SignUp Fee
April 20, 2026, 12:00am CDT	April 25, 2026, 8:00am CDT	$45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee

Age Based Discounts for Run for the Roses 5K

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Age	Price
September 5, 2025, 12:00am CDT	April 25, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	21 and under	$25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee

Age based discounts are automatically applied at checkout.

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1K Walk

A fun lap with our "Celebrity Run/Walkers" around the block going past Call Hall (Ice Cream Heaven), Throckmorton Plant Sciences Building (Home of Horticulture Department) and the Gardens, of course.

Event Date:: Saturday April 25, 2026
Start Time:: 9:00am CDT
End Time:: 11:00am CDT

Price:: $20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $25.00 after March 1, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
September 18, 2025, 7:19am CDT	March 1, 2026, 11:59pm CST	$20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee
March 2, 2026, 12:00am CST	April 19, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
April 20, 2026, 12:00am CDT	April 25, 2026, 8:00am CDT	$30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee

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Run For The Roses Virtual 5K

Can't make it to the event but want to support our cause. Sign up here and run anywhere from 4/25/2025 to 4/30/2022
5. Submit your results on runsignup. (See your confirmation e-mail for the "click here" link by the QR code.)

Price:: $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Registration ends April 25, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
September 18, 2025, 1:12pm CDT	April 25, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee

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5K Active Military Discount

This is a relatively flat, fast course that begins and ends in the gardens, taking a lap on the track inside the historical WWI Memorial football field, and cruising by iconic K-State Ahearn Fieldhouse, Student Union, and Anderson Hall. Unique rose shaped succulent in purple glazed pottery for place winners in age groups. Thank you for your service. Please show military ID at packet pick-up.

Event Dates:: Saturday April 25, 2026 - Saturday April 25, 2026
Start Time:: 9:00am CDT
End Time:: 11:00pm CDT

Price:: $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Registration ends April 25, 2026 at 8:00am CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
September 18, 2025, 11:06am CDT	April 25, 2026, 8:00am CDT	$25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee

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