Rock Chalk Run: 10K, 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk 2026 — Overland Park, KS
Rock Chalk Run takes place at 12604 Quivira in Overland Park, Kansas on October 4, 2026, with a typical start time of 8:30 AM. The event offers three distances: a 10K, 5K, and 1K fun run/walk, making it accessible to runners of varying abilities and training levels. Entry fees range from $15 to $65 depending on the distance selected. This fall race provides endurance athletes and recreational runners an opportunity to compete in their chosen distance without traveling far from the Kansas City metro area. The multiple distance options allow you to choose an effort level that matches your current fitness or training cycle.
Course & Travel Notes
The Rock Chalk Run takes place in Overland Park, Kansas on October 4, 2026, with races starting at 8:30 AM, just over an hour after sunrise at 7:18 AM. The venue sits at 1,030 feet elevation, and you can expect typical early October weather with highs around 68°F and lows near 47°F, though plan for possible rain on about a quarter of days that month. The nearest airport is Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), located 17 miles from the race venue, making it a straightforward drive for travelers arriving by air.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Overland Park, KS. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.
- Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
- Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
- Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
- Emergency medical up to $250,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Rock Chalk Run: 10K, 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk 2026 — Overland Park, KS?
Rock Chalk Run: 10K, 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk 2026 — Overland Park, KS takes place on October 4, 2026. The race is held in Overland Park, Kansas.
Where is Rock Chalk Run: 10K, 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk 2026 — Overland Park, KS held?
Rock Chalk Run: 10K, 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk 2026 — Overland Park, KS is held at 12604 Quivira in Overland Park, Kansas.
Where can I find hotels near Rock Chalk Run: 10K, 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk 2026 — Overland Park, KS?
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