KU Vets Day 5K
Updated
Sunday, November 15, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Lawrence (The Jayhawk Welcome Center). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after November 10.
Course and race notes
Join us on Sunday, November 15, for the annual KU Vets Day 5K, a community event honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans while celebrating the important role military-affiliated students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members play at the University of Kansas and beyond.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, November 15
2026 · in 8 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Tue Nov 10 (in 3 days)
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 14 (in 7 days)
Opened Jul 7, 2026
Race day in Lawrence
Weather
54° / 34°F
Typical high and low for November 15, with a 19% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Lawrence, KS (0.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:03 AM – 5:08 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Nov 14
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.