April and May 2013 Lawrence Kansas running races

April 27 @ 8 am - Hilltop Hustle 5K run/walk and 1K family run/walk  Located on the KU campus, Hilltop Child Development Center hosts this 14th annual event. This scenic 5K certified course runs past Allen Fieldhouse, Watson Library, the Kansas Union, and the Chi Omega fountain. Sign up today to help Hilltop raise money for the Martha Langley Families in Need Fund.

April 28 @ 8 am - Head for the Cure 5K

Help fight brain cancer by running in the Head for the Cure 5K. The event will start and end at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence. Whether you sign up to run for a friend or loved one affected by brain cancer, or simply want to run or walk a 5K, you will aid the fight. Celebrating the lives and legacies of those with brain cancer has always been central to the atmosphere at Head for the Cure events. 

May 19 @ 8 am - Run for the Kids 5K

Starting at Johnny's Tavern, this event is a collaboration between Stop Gap and the Mufindi Highlands Orphan Project, both of which focus on the welfare of kids. Stop Gap helps youth become successful  individuals in the Lawrence community while the Mufindi Highlands Orphan Project raises money to assist orphans in Tanzania through the leadership of former Lawrence residents. Help both organizations through your support of this event.