Bcs Wellness Be My Valentine 5K and 1.5 Mile Walk
About this race
Love is in the air! Come run or walk and celebrate Valentine's Day with that special someone. The 5K run will offer both individual and team prizes. Two-person teams will compete for prizes in Male-Female, Female-Female, and Male-Male categories. Everyone who finishes will feel the love with a custom-made Running Cupid medal.
Team categories are based on combined ages of the two team members. We will award 1st place prizes in for two-person teams with combined ages of 40-under, 41-80, and 81-over.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Manhattan High School cross country program and other running opportunities for area youth in the Flint Hills region. If you've been recruited to this event by a youth sponsor, please make sure you indicate your "Fundraising Partner" (athlete's name) during signup.
Questions? Contact Pat Melgares at melgares@LetsGoRun.com.
In 2027, this event will be capped at 350 participants. Register early to secure your spot in this fun, family event!
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Running
BCS Wellness Be My Valentine 5K
All registered finishers will receive a custom-made Running Cupid medal. Register with a partner and compete in two-person teams for additional prizes, based on combined finishing time. If you've been recruited to this event by a fundraising partner, be sure to indicate the name of the Manhattan High School athlete that recruited you before finishing your registration.
Virtual 5K Run
Can't make it in person on Feb. 13? That's okay -- we know that Love is Everwhere!! Run on your own time and place and submit your race result on this website. 100% of your virtual race fee still goes to the Manhattan HS cross country program.
Walking
BCS Wellness Be My Valentine 1.5 Mile Walk
Come join the fun with a leisurely 1.5 mile walk around the Anneberg Park pond and adjacent trail. Registered walkers also receive a custom-made Running Cupid medal at the finish line.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Manhattan.
About Manhattan
Bcs Wellness Be My Valentine 5K and 1.5 Mile Walk takes place in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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