5K Home Run supporting Family Promise of Lawrence

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event Date: 2025-05-26
• Location: South Park (east side at gazebo), Lawrence, KS
• Participants: This race is perfect for seasoned racers, walkers, and those who’ve never run or even walked 3.1 miles. Grab your strollers and favorite pets on a leash -- they’re welcome, too!
• Activities: Bounce houses and other free kids' activities will be on site.

📅 Virtual Participants

• Mileage Tracking: You can even track your mileage over the week to total a 5K. (How many trips from the couch to the fridge would you need?)

🏅 Awards and Recognition

• Race T-Shirts: All participants receive a race T-shirt.
• Medals: Medals will be awarded for the top in-person male and female overall and master’s (40+) finishers.
• Age Categories: Awards for the top 3 male and female finishers in these age groups: 10 & under, 11-15, 16-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, and 70+.
• Photo Submission: Virtual participants can submit their race photos to be recognized in a variety of creative categories.

👥 Team Participation

• Team Discount: Teams of four or more can register to receive a $5 discount per person for either the in-person or virtual event.
• Mix of Participants: Teams can be a mix of in-person and virtual participants.
• Youth Team Prize: The largest youth team (18 and under) will win free meals from Hawaiian Bros!

❤️ Support Family Promise of Lawrence

• Mission: This run supports Family Promise of Lawrence, an agency that works with families who are experiencing a housing crisis in Douglas County and helps them find stabilization through community connections.
• Fundraising Page: Sign up for your own fundraising page through our quick and easy-to-use platform, Bonterra. Activate your page by emailing development@lawrencefamilypromise.org.
• Sharing: Share your page on social media and via email to compete for prizes as the top individual fundraiser or fundraising team!

🎟️ Packet Pick-Up

• Date & Location: We'll be at Ad Astra Running Co. (835 Massachusetts St.) on Sunday, May 25th from 12:30-4 pm for packet pick-up, and check-in. You can also register for the event!
• Fun: Most importantly, have fun!

For more information, visit the race page: 5K Home Run Supporting Family Promise of Lawrence.