41st Annual Run for the Roses Saturday, October 10th, 2026 Rose Hill, KS 1 Mile and 5K Race (All walkers and runners are welcome) Sponsors: Rose Hill High School Cross Country START AND FINISH LINE: Rose Hill United Methodist Church Race coincides with the ROSE HILL FALL FESTIVAL There will be signs to aid traffic control. Races will be conducted regardless of rain. Restroom facilities will be provided RACE SCHEDULE Packet pickup (at race site)---- 6:30am-7:15am Report to starting line (1 Mile)- 7:25am Start 1 Mile race-----------------7:30am Report to starting line (5K)----- 7:55am Start of 5K race------------------8:00am The Run for the Roses held in Rose Hill, KS is said to be flat and fast with an out and back course ran along Rose Hill Road. Medals will be given for the TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS in each age division for each race. TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHER in the 5K race will receive a trophy. The awards will be given at the finish line immediately following each race. Packets can be picked up Friday afternoon, October 9th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Rose Room at 101 N. Rose Hill Rd. and the morning of the race at the church. FEES INCREASE BY $5 ON RACE DAY!!!!! Race fees do include a shirt. Sizes will be determined at online registration. Age Divisions are as follows: 9 and Under 35 to 39 10 to 14 40 to 44 15 to 19 45 to 49 20 to 24 50 to 59 25 to 29 60 and Over 30 to 34
Course & Travel Notes
☀️ Typically 70°F / 47°F · 25% chance of rain
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When is 41st Annual Run for the Roses 2026 — Rose Hill, KS?
41st Annual Run for the Roses 2026 — Rose Hill, KS takes place on October 10, 2026. The race is held in Rose Hill, Kansas.
Where is 41st Annual Run for the Roses 2026 — Rose Hill, KS held?
41st Annual Run for the Roses 2026 — Rose Hill, KS is held at 19551 SW Butler Rd in Rose Hill, Kansas.
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