Run for the Son 5K Run/3K Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Humboldt, Kansas
- Entry fee
- From $20
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run for the Son | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $20 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 35 percent below a typical 5K in Kansas, which costs $31 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Kansas runs 37:50, about 12:11 a mile, based on 124 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:00 and men in 32:55.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:17 AM, and the Run for the Son starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 950 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
100 S Ninth St, Humboldt, KS 66748
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 88°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 100 S Ninth St, Humboldt, KS 66748Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 950 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Run for the Son 5K Run/3K Walk?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Kansas?
- At $20, entry is about 35 percent below a typical 5K in Kansas, which costs $31 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 100 S Ninth St, Humboldt, KS 66748.
From the organizers
Biblesta is the first Saturday in October. The "Run of the Son" is a 5K Run and 3K Walk the Saturday morning of Biblesta. Located in the heart of Humboldt, Kansas. The route will take you across and through the community ending back up at the square where all the festivities will begin. All fitness levels and all ages are welcome to participate. Start your day getting up and moving forward in "Run for the Son." Run for the challenge, run for the fun, run for the son.