Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been postponed to a later date to be determined.
In January of 2015, the Olathe Police Department’s Officer Michael Kern, radio number 704, passed away from a fatal heart attack while preparing for a Presidential escort. In his memory the annual 704 Blue Run was born and is a tribute to his service and all Olathe Officers that have been tragically lost.
Unfortunately, 2018 saw the unexpected passing of Olathe Police Department Sgt. David Williams. He too will always be remembered for his service and forever a member of this tribute run.
Please join us for a beautiful 7.04 mile run or 5K run/walk to kick off your summer! This event takes place on the Indian Creek paved trails and offers you a unique distance of 7.04 miles as well as a 5K run/walk. You will not want to miss this!
Adult participants will be chip timed, receive a performance style t-shirt and will have the opportunity to view online results. We will be awarding the top three men and women finishers in multiple categories of the 7.04 mile run and the 5k run/walk events. Awards ceremony will follow the children’s fun run!
We are bringing back our children’s fun run that will start once the 7.04 mile run and the 5K run/walk events are completed. The children’s fun run will be a short run that is open to children 12 years of age and under. Children registering for this event will receive a t-shirt. Parents/guardians are encouraged to accompany their child/children at no charge.
This event is hosted by the Olathe Police Foundation with the purpose of raising funds to establish college scholarships for Olathe Police Department families.
Registration is available online.
2020 Race Details
- Revised children’s fun run route and distance
- Additions to award ceremony categories. Age group awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups for the 5K and 7.04 run:
- 18 and under (this category for 5k only)
- 19-29
- 30-49
- 50 and over
Race Date: Saturday, April 25, 2020
Race Location: College Church of the Nazarene, 2020 E Sheridan St, Olathe, KS 66062
Event Parking: Will be accessed from 143rd and Lindenwood taking the second entryway into the parking lot.
Race Start Time: 7.04 mile run and 5K run/walk - 7:04 a.m.; Children’s Fun Run – 8:00 a.m.
Registration Fees:
- Kids Fun Run - $15 – 12 and under, includes cotton t-shirt
- 5K – $30 before March 31, $35 after April 1
- 7.04 – $40 before March 31, $45 after April 1
Registrations received after Monday, April 13, will not be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Packet Pickup:
Olathe Police Department – 501 E. 56 Hwy, Olathe KS. 66061
Thursday, April 23, 12 to 6 p.m.
Friday, April 24, 12 to 6 p.m.
Race day packet pickup available.
