Sunflower Elementary Community Fun Run/Walk – Lawrence, KS 2026

Date
April 25, 2026
Location
Lawrence, KS
Venue
2521 Inverness Dr.
Start Time
9:30 AM
Events
2026 Sunflower Elementary Community Fun Run/Walk (includes race shirt), 2026 Sunflower Elementary Tot Trot + Race Day T-Shirt, 2026 Sunflower Elementary Tot Trot WITHOUT Race Day T-Shirt, 2026 Sunflower Fun Run Raffle Basket Tickets, 2026 Race Day Shirt (Only Shirt), 2026 Dad Dash Tickets
Includes
T-Shirt | Raffle Tickets | Dad Dash Tickets
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Sunflower Elementary Community Fun Run/Walk takes place at 2521 Inverness Dr. in Lawrence, Kansas on April 25, 2026. The event offers multiple distance options: a 1-mile run, a 20-yard distance, and a 40-meter option, accommodating participants of varying abilities. The race starts at 9:30 AM. This community-based event provides a low-key local racing opportunity in Lawrence, making it accessible for runners and walkers of different fitness levels who want to participate in a neighborhood event.

From the Race Organizer
The purpose of this non-competitive race is to bring the Sunflower Elementary and Lawrence community together to support health, wellness, and connection. The race start will take place at Sunflower Elementary School in the beautiful Lawrence, KS, and consist of a loop circling the Sunflower and Southwest Middle School property that is partially off-road on grass and partially on paved sidewalk. Participants can run/walk from one to three loops based on preference, and volunteers will be present to help with route directing. The finish line of the race is on the Southwest Middle School track. A Sunflower Fun Run student-designed t-shirt is included in the entry fee, and t-shirts can be picked up at Sunflower the morning of the race from 7:30 to 8:45 am. Payment can also be made in person via check, cash, or Venmo the morning of the race with a t-shirt included while supplies last. In addition the Sunflower Fun Run, the race day events a Tot Trot (for our Eaglets below 5 years of age),

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Sunflower Elementary Community Fun Run/Walk – Lawrence, KS 2026?

Sunflower Elementary Community Fun Run/Walk – Lawrence, KS 2026 takes place on April 25, 2026. The race is held in Lawrence, Kansas.

Where is Sunflower Elementary Community Fun Run/Walk – Lawrence, KS 2026 held?

Sunflower Elementary Community Fun Run/Walk – Lawrence, KS 2026 is held at 2521 Inverness Dr. in Lawrence, Kansas.

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