Walk Kansas, a statewide health initiative presented by K-State Research and Extension, will hold its fourth annual Walk Kansas 5K for the Fight and 1.5-mile fun walk Saturday, May 4 to benefit the Johnson Cancer Research Center at Kansas State University. It is open to everyone, not just Walk Kansas program participants.

The event, which will begin with a 50-yard kids’ fun run, will take place outside the Johnson Cancer Research center in Chalmers Hall on the university’s main campus. Check-in will be from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. The 5K and 1.5 mile fun walk will start at 9 a.m.

The 5K route will circle around Bill Snyder Family Stadium and the 1.5-mile fun walk will wind through the main campus. Custom medals will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in each age category of the 5K.

All participants will receive a T-shirt, snacks,water and exclusive event day specials at various Manhattan businesses. The K-State Marching Band will perform.

Registration is $25 for he 5K and $20 for the fun walk through April 23, after which fees increase by $5. The kids’ fun run is free, but preregistration is requested for planning purposes. Information and links to register online or download a brochure and registration form are at  cancer.k-state.edu.

By Marcia Locke