Which Kansas cities have the most 5K races?
Wichita (18), Overland Park (13), Olathe (9), Topeka (8) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
Kansas · 5K
5K Races in Kansas
Every upcoming 5K in Kansas, all 106 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
106 upcoming 5K races · 46 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Kansas races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in Kansas
106 total Sat, Aug 1, 2026Marquette Rodeo Run Marquette, KSFrom $17Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Wichita I Wanna Rock 5K/10K Wichita, KSFrom $36Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Historic Nicodemus 5k Walk/Run Bogue, KSFrom $25Register Sat, Aug 8, 2026Washburn Rural Back to School 5k Topeka, KSFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Tall Corn Festival 5K & 1 Mile Rossville, KSFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Health to Better Living 5K and Fun Run Effingham, KSFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Waldo McBurney Race Quinter, KSFrom $10Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026RUN FOR A REASON Miles that Matter Garden City, KSFrom $50Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026CAGKC Family Day 5K & 2.5K Run/Walk Olathe, KSFrom $10Register Sat, Aug 15, 2026Rexy Run/Walk Lawrence, KSFrom $40Details Sat, Aug 15, 202633rd Annual JW Tiger 5K Meriden, KSFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026Sana Sana Glow Run Dodge City, KSFrom $20Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Kansas
When are most 5K races held in Kansas?
September is the busiest month for 5K races in Kansas, with 30 of the 106, followed by October with 27. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
How much do Kansas 5K races cost?
Entry fees for 5K races here run from free to about $55, depending on the event and how early you register.
How early should I register for a 5K in Kansas?
51 of the 106 5K races in Kansas already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.
Are Kansas 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 45 5K races in Kansas with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:45, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Are there trail 5K races in Kansas?
Yes, 9 races around Kansas get you off the pavement: 5 are trail races, and 4 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.