Running Races in Lawrence, Kansas
9 upcoming races in Lawrence, updated nightly. For radius search from your exact zip, use the Race Finder.
Racing in Lawrence: what the calendar looks like
There are 9 upcoming races on the Lawrence calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 7 of the next 12 months. Among complete calendar months, March 2027 has the most listed races, with 2. By race count, Lawrence ranks 5th among Kansas cities.
Of those, 5 offer a 5K, 1 offers a 1 Mile and 1 offers an Ultra. The next marathon on the calendar is Hawk Hundred on September 11. The next half marathon is Pi Day River Rotation on March 14.
Close enough for a race-day drive: Topeka (9 races, 23 miles), Olathe (12 races, 26 miles).
Races by month
- Nov 20262 races
- Dec 20261 race
- Jan 20271 race
- Mar 20272 races
- Apr 20271 race
- Jun 20271 race
- Sep 20271 race
November 2026
- Sun 11/152026 KU Vets Day 5KLawrence, KS · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Thu 11/2623rd Annual runLawrence Thanksgiving Day 5KLawrence, KS · 5K · register ↗
December 2026
- Sat 12/12Jolly Jog Fun Run/WalkLawrence, KS · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
January 2027
- Sat 1/23Cactus Roulette Endurance EventLawrence, KS · 24 Hour · 12 Hour · register ↗
March 2027
- Sat 3/6Lawrence Shamrock ShuffleLawrence, KS · 5K · 10K · from $37 · register ↗
- Sun 3/14Pi Day River RotationLawrence, KS · 16.2 Miles · Half Marathon · register ↗
April 2027
- Sat 4/3Totally Awesome CASA Costume 5KLawrence, KS · 5K · register ↗
June 2027
- Sat 6/26Night Hawk 50K, 20M and 10MLawrence, KS · 50K · 20 Miles · 10 Mile · register ↗
September 2027
- Sat 9/11Hawk HundredLawrence, KS · 100 Mile · 50 Mile · Marathon · register ↗
Where to stay in Lawrence
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