Free Kansas Kids’ Fun Run Nov. 1

Keep those Halloween costumes handy! Join Panda Pediatrics for the Kansas Kids Fun Run on Sunday, November 1, at 9 a.m. near the South Park playground in Lawrence. This free event is part of the Kansas Half Marathon & 5K and gives children a chance to join the race-day fun.

And the Halloween treats aren’t over yet. Thanks to a generous donation from Mars Wrigley, we’ll have Snickers, M&M’s and more candy for kids to enjoy. With costumes, candy and a custom finisher medal for every child, there’s plenty to look forward to.

Presented by Sunflower State Dance and Panda Pediatrics, the Kids Fun Run is free, and no preregistration is required.

A Fun Way to Get Moving

At Panda Pediatrics, we encourage families to make physical activity an enjoyable part of everyday life. Community events like the Kids Fun Run give children an opportunity to be active, try something new and celebrate participating—with family and friends cheering them on.

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026

• Time: 9 a.m.

• Location: Near the South Park playground, Lawrence

• Cost: Free

• Registration: No preregistration required

• Costumes: Encouraged

• Finisher medals: Every child receives one

Make It a Family Morning

Families can also cheer on Kansas Half Marathon & 5K participants and purchase breakfast from food trucks at South Park.

The Kansas Half Marathon & 5K is Heartland Community Health Center’s only fundraising event of the year. Proceeds support access to affordable health care in our community, and the free Kids Fun Run gives younger children a way to take part in the day.

Bring the kids and join us at South Park on November 1. Visit kansashalfmarathon.com for more event information.