2026 - 5th Annual Run for the Roses

Saturday, April 25, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Run for the Roses banner with red roses and 5K run 1K walk and April 25 2026
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Support the Gardens by running the fast and flat certified 5K course or walking the1K course. It's a lively event featuring the K-State band and twirl team, free face painter and chalk artist for the kids and 10,000 tulips in bloom.

Race Rates

5K -- $35 ($40 after 3/1)

5K --Student --$25 for ages 21 and under

1K -- $20 ($25 after 3/1)

5K race Teams of Four or more are eligible to go down in history on a wall plaque in the Quinlan Visitors Center for fastest team in four categories: Fraternity, Sorority, Military (must wear fatigues and carry 25 lb. backpack), and other.

Packet Pick Up: located in the Gardens Visitor Center (big stone barn)
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM on Friday, April 24th
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM on race day, April 25th

 

Run for the Roses Highlights

700 Participants in 2025
USATF Certified 5K Course
$25,000 Raised Annually for the Gardens

A large crowd of bystanders looks on as runners begin the 2025 Run for the Roses
2025 Run for the Roses Start Line
J. Wasser

 

Additional Race Information

Race Flier
Course Map
Race Parking Map
*Parking is behind Umberger Hall in Lot B13 and Waters Hall in Lots A17 and A18

 

All Run for the Roses proceeds support K-State Gardens projects.