704 Blue Run
Updated
Saturday, April 17, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Olathe (2020 E Sheridan St.). Distances: 5K, 7.04 miles. Entry from $30 to $40; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after March 29.
Course and race notes
In January of 2015, the Olathe Police Department’s Officer Michael Kern, radio number 704, passed away from a fatal heart attack while preparing for a Presidential escort.
In his memory the annual 704 Blue Run was born and is a tribute to his service and all Olathe Officers that have been tragically lost.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, April 17
2027 · in 161 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K7.04 miles
Price
$30 to $40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Mar 29 (in 142 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Apr 17 (in 161 days)
Opened Aug 24, 2026
Race day in Olathe
Weather
66° / 44°F
Typical high and low for April 17, with a 35% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Olathe 3E, KS (1.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:41 AM – 7:56 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
22 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Apr 16
Where to stay
10 within 3 mi13 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: Econo Lodge
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Best Western Plus Olathe Hotel
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Days Inn by Wyndham Olathe Medical Center
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Olathe South
About 8 min drive2.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Candlewood Suites Olathe - Kansas City Area
About 8 min drive2.6 mi from the start
Check prices at Candlewood Suites Olathe - Kansas City Area →
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