2023 - Run for the Roses 5K,1K Walk, & Virtual 5K
2023 distances
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, Student Union, and Anderson Hall. USATF certified course qualifies runners for state records. 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 4/24/2022 to 4/30/2022. Submit your results on runsignup. (See your confirmation e-mail for the "click here" link by the QR code.)
Walking
1K Walk
This is 1K guided tour by the "Purple Thumbs", knowledgeable volunteers that take care of the K-STATE gardens.
Race date Weather
Conditions on April 29, 2023 — historical Open-Meteo data.
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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