5K for the Fight

Sat., May 5, 2018 - 9 a.m. (Cinco de Mayo)
Johnson Cancer Research Center
1711 Claflin Rd.
K-State Manhattan Campus

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The acclaimed statewide fitness initiative, Walk Kansas, which is organized by K-State Research & Extension, will hold its 3rd Annual Walk Kansas 5K for the Fight, 1.5-Mile Fun Walk and 50-yard Kids' Fun Run on the beautiful K-State Manhattan campus on May 5 (Cinco de Mayo), 2018, and donate all proceeds to our center! This is open to everyone, not just Walk Kansas program participants.

This year's event will be fiesta-themed in celebration of Cinco de Mayo!

We are so excited for this perfect partnership! Exercise, nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight all reduce cancer risk, and Walk Kansas has helped thousands of people reach fitness goals over the years. Come run or walk to support your health AND K-State cancer research!

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TIMING & PRIZES

Timing will be managed by Manhattan Cross Country Club/Lets Go Run, which uses the IPICO chip timing system. Medals will go to the fastest male and female in each age category: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & older.

REGISTRATION & ROUTES FOR BOTH EVENTS

Register Online at RunSignUp.com. All participants receive a souvenir item and other goodies, as well as water and post-race snacks. Registrants may create "social teams/groups"—for towns, large families, etc.—for social purposes only. Day-of registration will be offered at check-in, which will be on the pedestrian mall (formerly 17th St.) outside the Johnson Cancer Research Center in Chalmers Hall, 1711 Claflin Rd.

Walk Kansas 5K for the Fight - 5K Route Map (pdf) - Entry fee is $25. Late-entry price increase to $30 takes effect at 12:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 24. Children 7 and younger who do not care about being timed or receiving a shirt may participate for free (youth shirts available in medium, large, XL).

Walk Kansas 1.5-Mile Fun Walk (untimed) - 1.5-Mile Walk Route Map (pdf) - Entry fee is $20. Late-entry price increase to $25 takes effect at 12:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 24. Children 7 and younger who do not care about receiving a shirt may participate for free (youth shirts available in medium, large, XL).

Kids' Fun Run (50 yards) - A free 50-yard fun run for kids 10 and under has been added to the event. It will be held on the pedestrian mall right outside Chalmers Hall. Registration is required, for planning purposes. All participants will get a small prize.

EVENT DAY DETAILS

7:45-8:45 - Check-In/Registration
8:40 - Welcome, featuring K-State Marching Band
9:00 - 5K begins
9:05 - Fun Walk begins
9:45 - Winners Medal Ceremony
10:00 - Kids' Fun Run (registration required)

Parking on Saturday is permitted in any non-24-hour-reserved parking space. The parking lots closest to the Johnson Cancer Research Center are Lots A28, A 17 & 18, and B13. Download Campus Parking Map (pdf)

Restrooms will be available in Chalmers Hall, through door just south of the Johnson Cancer Research Center's courtyard, and in Throckmorton Hall, across Claflin Road from JCRC.

Early packet pick-up will be 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Friday, May 4, at the Johnson Cancer Research Center in Chalmers Hall, 1711 Claflin Rd. The JCRC has two free guest parking spaces along the tree line on the north side of Lot A28 at Denison Ave. & Platt St. (download Campus Parking Map (pdf)). Parking permits are not required in lots after 5 p.m. There also is a pull-over spot at the intersection of the pedestrian mall (formerly 17th St.) and Claflin Rd., if you have a passenger who could run in.

OTHER FUN STUFF

This year's event will be fiesta-themed in celebration of Cinco de Mayo!

Sunny 102.5 FM will be onsite playing music and helping emcee!

The Pride of Wildcat Land Marching Band will perform!

Yard games/toys will be available to entertain the kids!

Local businesses will offer Exclusive Event-Day Specials for event participants. See example offers from 2017 below.

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