About Us

runLawrence is a local 501(c)(3) non-profit group dedicated to promoting safe, enjoyable, and family-friendly running in and around the Lawrence community.

Our club goals:

• Providing information on all local running groups and opportunities
• Encouraging a healthy lifestyle through running
• Helping runners of all ages and training levels with advice and guidance
• Meeting others with similar goals in our sport

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS include:

• Member discounts at the Ad Astra Running Store
• Discount to enter the runLawrence Thanksgiving Day Run
• Newsletter and web page with club news, race calendar, and results
• Fall training program for new runners
• Special events such as an annual picnic and special holiday running events
• Opportunities for car-pooling and group travel to regional and national events, such as marathons

Join runLawrence

Annual membership is $20, $25 for families.

If you prefer to mail in your membership, use the printable membership form.

Annual memberships after Sept 1, 2025 good through Dec 31, 2026.

Meetings

Our meetings are mostly on the first Sunday of every month at 4 p.m. at various locations around town. Meetings are open to anyone.

Minutes from the last meeting. .

Strategic Plan for 2022-27
Strategic Plan Road Map
RRCA Convention Application

Bylaws (Sept 2017)
older version of bylaws.

Officers 
(as of January 20, 2026)

• Heather Krase-Minnick, President
• Pat Peery, Vice President
• Molly Wood, Secretary
• Doug Hewitt, Treasurer
• Cristal Barnes, Thanksgiving Day Run Director
  
  
• web page editor: Gene Wee
  

Members
(as of February 5, 2026)