2027 Movin' With The Rec 5K Fun Run
2027 5K Date and Time
Our 5th annual Movin' with the Rec 5K fun run will be Sunday April 18th 2027 starting at 9am.
Come run with Recreation Services!
KU Recreation Services is hosting the fifth annual Movin' With The Rec 5k Fun Run! Join us for a morning run (or walk) touring the most scenic areas of our beautiful campus at the University of Kansas.
PRE-PACKET PICKUP
You may pick up your race packet early by visiting the front desk of the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center during our regular building hours on Friday April 16th from 6am - 9pm or Saturday April 17th from 9am - 5pm.
You may also pick up your packet the morning of Sunday, April 18th before the race at Wescoe Beach on Jayhawk Blvd. starting at 7am.
You may also pick up your packet the morning of Sunday, April 18th before the race at Wescoe Beach on Jayhawk Blvd. starting at 7am.
T-Shirt Design
The 2027 design is still To Be Determined.
This was the 2026 design for Movin' with the Rec 5K T-shirt which featured blue and cyan stripes on a red base with white accents.*
*Image for example only, final design may be slightly different.
This was the 2026 design for Movin' with the Rec 5K T-shirt which featured blue and cyan stripes on a red base with white accents.*
*Image for example only, final design may be slightly different.
Commemorative Medal
Each participant will recieve a commemorative medal upon completing the route. This year's design is still To Be Determined.
Pictured is last year's medal with the 5K 2026 logo!*
*Image for example only, finished design may be slightly different.
Pictured is last year's medal with the 5K 2026 logo!*
*Image for example only, finished design may be slightly different.
5K Route
This year's race will begin on Jayhawk Boulevard and take participants through the heart of our beautiful campus.
Parking
Participants can park in lots 1, 16, 50, 52, or 91, or in the Mississippi Street Parking Garage.
Volunteers can park along Memorial Drive or lot 2.
Volunteers can park along Memorial Drive or lot 2.
2026 Sponsors
KU Recreation Services would like to acknowledge our 2026 Movin' with the Rec Sponsors. Your support helps provide recreation opportunities to the Jayhawk flock-- thank you!
