Run for the Roses 5K,1K Walk, & Virtual 5K
About the Event
Don’t miss the Run for the Roses 5k and 1k Walk! Runners will start and finish in the beautiful K-State Gardens, take a lap on the track inside the historic World War I football field, and cruise by Hale Library, and Ahearn Fieldhouse. First, second, and third place winners will get a beautiful glazed purple pot with rose-shaped succulent plant! Sorry, no dogs on the course. The 5K course is USATF Certified for 2026 (KS21034TJD). Virtual runners can use any 5K course to run between 4/25 and 4/30--time yourself and submit results by following the "click here" link near the QR code in your registration confirmation e-mail Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/share/17vdGba2cP/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Join fellow runners on April 25, 2026 for the Run for the Roses 5K,1K Walk, & Virtual 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in Manhattan.
Races Offered
Running
Run for the Roses 5K
This is a relatively flat, fast course that begins and ends in the gardens, taking a lap on the track inside the historical WWI Memorial football field, and cruising by iconic K-State Ahearn Fieldhouse, and Hale Library. Unique rose shaped succulent in purple glazed pottery for place winners in age groups.
Run For The Roses Virtual 5K
Can't make it to the event but want to support our cause. Sign up here and run anywhere from 4/25/2026 to 4/30/2026 5. Submit your results on runsignup. (See your confirmation e-mail for the "click here" link by the QR code.)
5K Active Military Discount
This is a relatively flat, fast course that begins and ends in the gardens, taking a lap on the track inside the historical WWI Memorial football field, and cruising by iconic K-State Ahearn Fieldhouse, and Hale Library. Unique rose shaped succulent in purple glazed pottery for place winners in age groups. Thank you for your service. Please show military ID at packet pick-up.
Walking
1K Walk
A fun lap with our "Celebrity Run/Walkers" around the block going past Call Hall (Ice Cream Heaven), Throckmorton Plant Sciences Building (Home of Horticulture Department) and the Gardens, of course.
About Manhattan
Run for the Roses 5K,1K Walk, & Virtual 5K takes place in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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