Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk

On-line registration

$22 (postmarked by Nov 17)
$20 per person for families of 3 or more (only on or before Nov 17)
$25 after Nov 17

On-line registrations close 10 am, Nov 23.
Use printed form and bring to Wed or Thur registration.

First 900 adult participants receive a pair of New Balance winter runner's gloves.
The first 50 runners ages 14 and younger receive a stretch fleece beanie.

Wed, Nov. 23: Early Packet Pickup & Registration, 
11:30 am - 6 pm  at Francis Sporting Goods, 731 Massachusetts St.
Cash or checks only.

Race Day Registration/Packet Pickup

Thu, Nov 24:  7 am - 8 am.   Woodlawn School gymnasium.  Cash or checks only.
You may leave your warm-ups in the gym during the race. 

RACE TIME:  8:30 am

Parking:  limited to city streets north of the school.  There is no parking around Woodlawn School.  2 blocks away are the Visitors Center parking lot & south public lot. Additional parking behind Johnny's Tavern (west side of N 2nd) and across the river at the parking garage by City Hall. Watch traffic when crossing streets.

Start: in front of Woodlawn School on Elm Street. Map

Safety:  No dogs allowed on the 5K race. Strollers are OK but required to start at the back. A short section of the course will have the faster runners come back while some walkers are still getting through. Please be courteous and obey the course marshals on where to run and walk. There is room for all.

Certified Course Records
Male: Tim Testa (Junction City) 15:26 (2009);
Female:  Julie Shaw (Palo Cedro CA) 17:58 (2009).   
Course certification # KS09066BG

Children’s Fun Run
Free 1K run (0.6 mile), sign up on race day at the school gym, starts at 9:15 am. Medals to all finishers. 

Awards: Top 3 finishers overall and in each division and 1st masters, male & female. 
Medals and gift certificates from Francis Sporting Goods to the top overall male and female finishers as well as winners in each age category. In order to be eligible for any awards you must be registered in the 5K and wearing the correct chip.    

Awards will be available after 9:45 am.  Check the posted results and if you are a winner, report to the awards table.  Post race refreshments courtesy of our sponsors.

Age Groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29,30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Chip Timing by RaceDay Timing Solutions.  When you pick up your race packet, read the instructions for attaching your race bib number. The timing chip is attached to the bib and does not need to be returned.

Race Results available immediately after finishing and posted on www.runLawrence.org.

Proceeds benefit Woodlawn School and local youth running programs.

Quilt Raffle: a donated handmade t-shirt quilt featuring Lawrence runs mainly from the 1990s will be raffled. Tickets for a chance to win for a suggested donation of $2 per ticket or six tickets for $10 will be available at packet pick up Wed and Thur. The drawing will take place after the race. You do not need to be present to win.

Volunteers: If you are not running, we can use your help. Cheering burns energy, too. Please contact Dee.

More Information: Dee Boeck at 785-841-3587,  runLawrence@gmail.com.