Hapi-Ness 5K
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Hapi-ness 5K - Laramie, Wyoming
The Hapi-ness 5K is an annual community running event held in Laramie. The 2026 edition is described as the 40th annual occurrence and takes place on May 9, 2026 at 1355 North 22nd Street, Laramie, WY 82072. The event distance is 3.1 Miles.
The event began in 1987, founded by a ninth grade class of the local junior high school in memory of a classmate who died of leukemia that year. Over the years the event has directed proceeds to support families facing medical challenges and other hardships.
For 2026 the event organizers indicate that donations will be dedicated to a current student who is a member of the school student leadership team and who is undergoing leukemia treatment and awaiting a bone marrow transplant at a children’s hospital. The student is described as actively contributing to school culture and showing compassion and inclusivity toward classmates.
Registration details associated with the event include an entry fee of $30 and a stated registration period that opens on April 1, 2026 and closes on May 9, 2026. The description focuses on the event history, purpose, location, distance, and fundraising intent. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.