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Ad Astra Running Billy Mills 10K
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Ad Astra Running Billy Mills 10K

Lawrence, Kansas, United States View on map
Oct 18, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Now in its eleventh year, this 6.2-mile run/walk follows beautiful “Billy Mills Trail,” the championship cross country course at Haskell Indian Nations University, alma mater of Olympic Legend Billy Mills, still the only American ever to win gold at 10,000 meters. The course is carefully maintained and safe for runners of all ability levels. (A popular virtual option is also offered for Billy Mills fans across the country and around the globe.) 

All paid participants receive a LONG-SLEEVE RACE SHIRT, CUSTOM FINISHER'S MEDAL, and $10-OFF SHOE COUPON to Ad Astra Running. Overall, age-graded masters, and age group winners receive a combined $750 in gift certificates to Ad Astra Running:

  • AWARDS:
    • Overall:
      • 1st Place -- $100 GC to Ad Astra Running
      • 2nd Place -- $50 GC to Ad Astra Running
      • 3rd Place -- $30 GC to Ad Astra Running
    • Age-Graded Masters:
      • 1st Place -- $50 GC to Ad Astra Running
      • 2nd Place -- $25 GC to Ad Astra Running
    • Age Groups (Elem, JrHS, HS, 19-25, 26-32, 33-39, 40-46, 47-53, 54-60, 61-67, 68-74, 75+):
      • 1st Place -- $15 GC to Ad Astra Running
  • VIRTUAL OPTION:
    • Receive a long-sleeve race shirt and official finisher’s medal for your commitment to walk or run 6.2 miles during the months of October or November. Submitting results is not required.
      • Shipping is included to addresses outside Lawrence, KS; items will ship in mid-October, after the running of the in-person race.
      • Virtual participants residing in Lawrence, KS, once notified, can pick up their shirt & medal in person at Ad Astra Running, 835 Massachusetts, during regular store hours (M-F 10-7, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5).
  • PACKET PICK-UP:
    • Saturday, October 17th, 12:00-5:00pm at Ad Astra Running (835 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS)
    • (Out-of-towners ONLY: Sunday, October 18th, 7:00-7:20am at race course finish line)
  • ENTRY FEES:
    • In-Person Race:
      • Sept. 1st - Sept. 30th: Adults $45, Students (K-12) $30
      • Oct. 1st - Oct. 17th: Adults $55, Students (K-12) $35
    • Virtual Race (NOTE: Items will ship Oct. 2026):
      • Sept. 1st - Sept. 30th: $55 (all ages)
      • Oct. 1st - Oct. 17th: $60 (all ages)

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Running

In-Person (Adult)

Oct 18, 2026 10K 8:00 AM
$45.00
Open

In-Person (Student K-12)

Oct 18, 2026 10K 8:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Virtual (All Ages)

Oct 18, 2026 10K 8:00 AM
$55.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Lawrence.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 14.5° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 25.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 14.5° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 25.3°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
23.5
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.0mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
53.0%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 10 Lawrence events

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