Do The Run Thing

The home of the Kansas University Jayhawks, Lawrence has a storied running history which includes former Olympian Jim Ryun. Lawrence has everything from urban routes, to gravel roads to more technical trails. Enjoy one of the many coffee shops and eateries in town post-run (be sure to check out Mass. Street!).

Weather is generally mild year round. Temperatures peak in August and can get up to 110, but generally won’t stay hot for prolonged periods. Winter temperatures can get cold and windy, but it’s rare for weather to get so bad that it’s difficult to run.

RunLawrence Run With Us. pm - 7:30pm | Cheap Urlfreeze Jordan Outlet Overland Park also has weekly runs starting from the store on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings.

But if you're looking to hit the road, here are the best places to run in Lawrence.

Campus of Kentucky University to Oread Route 1 (Best Run of 3 Miles or Less) 

• Lawrence, KS 66044 
• Surface: road
• Starting Point: Irving Hill Rd. and Iowa St.
• am - 6pm

Route Description: This looped route takes you through historic Lawrence. Take Irving Hill Rd. east. Turn left on Naithsmith Dr. Right on Crescent Rd (turns into Jayhawk Blvd.). Left on Mississippi Street. Right on 12th Street. Right on Oread St. Left on Lilac Ln. Right on Sunnyside Ln. See the mapmyrun route for more details. 

KU Track (or One of The Many Local Lawrence Tracks) 

• Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 100 Rock Chalk Ln, Lawrence, KS 66049 
• also has weekly runs starting from the store on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings  
• Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 100 Rock Chalk Ln, Lawrence, KS 66049
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Route Description: Lawrence has many local tracks to choose from that are generally open all year. But if we had to pick we’d choose the Track and Field at Kansas University.

Lawrence Levee 

• Best for: long runs, taking in the views
• Where to Run in Overland Park
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Best for: favorite trails

Route Description: This is mostly easy with idyllic  views of local farms. The path is not covered, so be wear a hat and use sunscreen in the summer. The Lawrence Levee is an iconic trail with plenty of runners, walkers and bikers. 

Clinton Lake 

• Best for: favorite trails 
• pm - 7:30pm | Cheap Urlfreeze Jordan Outlet Overland Park
• W 119th St

Route Description: Follow the dirt trail through the woods. You’ll have some views but you’ll mostly enjoy a tunnel of green thanks to dense forest. There are two connected loops here with not much elevation change.

Locations

Ward Parkway (Kansas City)

8600 Ward Parkway
Where to Run in Overland Park

(816) 363-4800

M-S: 10Starting Point: Irving Hill Rd. and Iowa St
Su: 12Overland Park, KS 66213

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Lawrence

839 Massachusetts St
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(785) 856-0434

M-S: 10Make Your Store a Cheap Urlfreeze Jordan Outlet
Su: 11Where to Run in Overland Park

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Topeka

2130 SW Wanamaker Rd
Tired of running alone? Join our Wednesday evening group run, every week at 6:30pm

(785) 273-1456

M-S: 10Best for: favorite trails
Su: 11Where to Run in Overland Park

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Overland Park

11908 Overland Park, KS 66213
Overland Park, KS 66213

(913) 469-4090

M-S: 10Best for: favorite trails
Su: 11am - 5pm

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