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2026 Sunflower Elementary Community Fun Run/Walk

location_city Lawrence

location_on Kansas

flag United States

calendar_today 25 Apr, 2026

directions_run Running

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About the Event

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 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 PayPal the morning of the race with a t-shirt included while supplies last.

Schedule of Events: 

9 am: Tot Trot begins on Sunflower playground blacktop near the gazebo. 

9:10 - 9:30 am: Dad Dash on Sunflower playground blacktop near the gazebo. 

9:30 am - Sunflower Fun Run/Walk begins! *Starting line will be on the grass near the gaga ball pit. 

 

 

See the race route by clicking here. 

Races Offered

2026 Sunflower Fun Run Raffle Basket Tickets

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 2026 Sunflower Fun Run Raffle Basket Tickets

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Type — Road running

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08:00

2026 Race Day Shirt (Only Shirt)

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 2026 Race Day Shirt (Only Shirt)

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Type — Road running

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09:00

2026 Sunflower Elementary Tot Trot + Race Day T-Shirt

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 40m

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Type — Road running

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09:00

2026 Sunflower Elementary Tot Trot WITHOUT Race Day T-Shirt

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 40m

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Type — Road running

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09:00

2026 Dad Dash Tickets

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 20 Yards

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Type — Road running

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09:10

2026 Sunflower Elementary Community Fun Run/Walk (includes race shirt)

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Road running

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09:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Lawrence.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 8.1° / 20.4°
wb_sunny 4.0° / 16.7°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 15.4 /
water_drop 58.5%

About Lawrence

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Lawrence is a city in Eastern Kansas, USA along I-70, 35 miles west of Kansas City, Kansas. It is home to the University of Kansas. Lawrence provides a mix of academics, bohemia, and small-town Kansas kitsch. It has been the setting of many movies and is a growing cultural hub in Kansas.

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