2026 GBL 5K
SATURDAY MAY 2, 2026 | 9:30 AM
HUTCHINSON FIELD, PITTSBURG, KANSAS
GBL 5K Run • Friendship Walk • Kids Fun Run • VOLUNTEER
150 YEARS OF HEART & HUSTLE
150 YEARS OF HEART & HUSTLE
RACE DETAILS
This event honors the life and spirit of Dylan Meier, who still reminds us to live each day to the fullest. We are so excited to keep spreadin’ the message. Participants will start and finish at Hutchinson Football Field located next to Pittsburg Middle School. Whether you are trying out this 5K thing for the first time or you’re a seasoned vet, this will be a grateful day for all. Let’s all get together and get our Saturday started off right, with friends, family, fitness and inspiration. GET BUSY LIVIN’!!
REGISTRATION FEES
5K Run – $30 (per participant)
1 Mile Friendship Walk – $30 (per participant)
Kids Fun Run – Donate as you see fit
* Online Registration closes Wednesday, April 29th at 10:00pm
* We will be accepting walk-up registrations at early packet pick-up at Jock’s Nitch on Friday before the race and on race day. However, to manage costs this year all registrations completed on Friday and Saturday will be an additional $5 per participant. Early online registration is encouraged.
* Race day registrants are not guaranteed a t-shirt
RACE DAY INFO
Date Saturday | May 2, 2026
Location 1310 N. Broadway | Pittsburg, KS (Hutchinson Football Field)
7:30am Gates Open
7:30 to 9:00 Packet Pickup & Late Registration
9:15 Opening Announcements
9:30 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk* Begin
Approx 9:45 Kids Fun Run**
Approx 11:00 Awards Presentation
* The 1 Mile Walk will also take place within Hutch Field.
** The Kids Fun Run will be held on Hutchinson Football Field directly after the completion of the 5K run and 1 Mile Walk. Distance varies depending on age group.
Participants will enjoy:
A 2026 Get Busy Livin’ t-shirt
Fruit and refreshments at the finish line
Prizes for the top three male and female finishers
PACKET PICKUP & LATE REGISTRATION
In addition to Saturday morning, we will also have Packet Pickup & Late Registration sessions on Friday, May 1st. To avoid long lines, we encourage individuals to pick up their packets either on Friday or as early as possible on Saturday morning.
Friday May 1st Packet Pickup & Late Registration
Location: Jocks Nitch 11am to 6pm
Saturday May 2nd Packet Pickup & Late Registration
Hutchinson Football Field 6:30am to 7:50am
* We will be accepting walk-up registrations at early packet pick-up at Jock’s Nitch on Friday and on race day. However, to manage costs this year all registrations completed on Friday and Saturday will be an additional $5 per participant. Early online registration is encouraged.