KU Vets Day 5K

All 5K Finishers will receive a finisher's medal.

All 5K Finishers will receive a t-shirt. To be guaranteed a specific size shirt, please register by October 14th.

The following groups will receive a discount on their registration: The discount will be applied at the registration checkout. Discounts do not apply to the virtual run option. 

KU SVA Members & ROTC Cadets

Military/Veterans

KU Alumni Association Members 

Race packet pickup dates:

·         Friday, Nov. 8, Noon-5 p.m. at the KU Military-Affiliated Student Center, 345 Summerfield Hall, 1300 Sunnyside Ave. (KU campus), Lawrence

·         Saturday, Nov. 9, Noon-5 p.m., Ad Astra Running Co., 734 Massachusetts St., Lawrence

·         Sunday, Nov. 10, 7:30 a.m., race site

It would be a privilege to include you/your company among the sponsors of the Vets Day 5K! We cannot thank our sponsors enough for supporting this effort. If you would like to sponsor this event, please download the form at www.kuvetsday5k.com and/or contact Michelle Lang at 785-864-9769 or michellem@kualumni.org. 

Sponsor Levels
$100 Bronze Sponsor: 
* One reserved 10’ x 10’ booth space
* Placement of promotional merchandise/materials in race packets
* Company/Name mentioned on social media when you become a sponsor
* Company name/logo on race website with level designation

$250 Silver Sponsor: 
* One reserved 10’ x 10’ booth space
* Placement of promotional merchandise/materials in race packets
* Company/Name mentioned on social media when you become a sponsor
* Company name/logo on race website with level designation
* 2 Complimentary race entries*
* Company name/logo on large banner at race
* Company name/logo on the back of race t-shirts (size depends on sponsor level)
* Company name/logo on race registration website with level designation

$500 Gold Sponsor: 
* One reserved 10’ x 10’ booth space
* Placement of promotional merchandise/materials in race packets
* Company/Name mentioned on social media when you become a sponsor
* Company name/logo on race website with level designation
* 2 Complimentary race entries*
* Company name/logo on large banner at race
* Company name/logo on the back of race t-shirts (size depends on sponsor level)
* Company name/logo on race registration website with level designation
* Company recognized multiple times on social media
* Business category sponsorship exclusivity and first right of refusal for future 5Ks

$1000 Platinum Sponsor: 
* One reserved 10’ x 10’ booth space
* Placement of promotional merchandise/materials in race packets
* Company/Name mentioned on social media when you become a sponsor
* Company name/logo on race website with level designation
* 2 Complimentary race entries*
* Company name/logo on large banner at race
* Company name/logo on the back of race t-shirts (size depends on sponsor level)
* Company name/logo on race registration website with level designation
* Company recognized multiple times on social media
* Business category sponsorship exclusivity and first right of refusal for future 5Ks
* Company promoted in event publicity and race day mentions by emcee
* Company banner at premium location near start/finish line (provided by sponsor)

$2500 Title Sponsor: 
* One reserved 10’ x 10’ booth space
* Placement of promotional merchandise/materials in race packets
* Company/Name mentioned on social media when you become a sponsor
* Company name/logo on race website with level designation
* 2 Complimentary race entries*
* Company name/logo on large banner at race
* Company name/logo on the back of race t-shirts (size depends on sponsor level)
* Company name/logo on race registration website with level designation
* Company recognized multiple times on social media
* Business category sponsorship exclusivity and first right of refusal for future 5Ks
* Company promoted in event publicity and race day mentions by emcee
* Company banner at premium location near start/finish line (provided by sponsor)
* Company name/logo on race bibs
* Company name/logo on race emails

*Estimated value of $20 per race entry will NOT be tax deductible as a charitable contribution. If you do not indicate on the sponsorship form that you will NOT use the entries, we will automatically deduct their value from your tax deductible contribution.

Awards will be given to top 2 overall male and female finishers.  

Awards will be given to top 2 overall master male and female finishers.

Awards will be given to the top 2 finishers for the following age groups:
*10 and under
*11-14
*15-19
*20-24
*25-29
*30-34
*35-39
*40-44
*45-49
*50-54
*55-59
*60-64
*65-69
*70-74
*75+