2026 KU Vets Day 5K

Lawrence, KS

The annual KU Vets Day 5K, hosted by the KU Student Veterans of America and the Veterans Alumni Network, honors our past/present veterans and raises awareness of the roles veterans play in our university and community. The 5K usually begins and ends at Memorial Stadium, traveling through the KU campus past KU’s war memorials. This start and end of the race will be at the Jayhawk Welcome Center. It is hosted by KU Alumni, Veterans Alumni Network and the Lt. Gen. William K. Jones Military-Affiliated Student Center.