2026 Sunflower Elementary Community Fun Run/Walk

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), the ever popular "Dad Dash," and raffle baskets. Tickets for Dad Dash and raffle baskets can be purchased online ahead of the event or on race day. See schedule and race route below: 

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.