7TH Annual
7th Annual Jack O'Lantern Jog
7th Annual Jack O'Lantern Jog is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Saint Paul, NE, with entry fees from $20 to $40.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (50 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
5K Course Details: This 5 Kilometer (3.1 mile) course will start and end in the East parking lot of the Howard County Medical Center. It provides a scenic route through town which will be well-marked, and a water station will be provided approximately halfway through the course. Individual times will not be kept; however, it will be a timed event. Prizes will be awarded to the first-place male and female participants. Registration for the 5K race will also enter you into the costume contest if you would like to participate. **This event will take place before the walk to allow runners to participate in the Trunk or Treat Walk if desired.
1 Mile Walk Course Details: Course will start and end in the East parking lot of the Howard County Medical Center. This is a scenic route through town where participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes as trick or treating stations will be stationed throughout the course. This event will be fun for the whole family! Strollers and wagons are encouraged, but please refrain from bringing bikes, trikes, or scooters. Treat bags will be provided!
Costume Contest: Costumes are encouraged! We will have winners for different categories including individual and group winners.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
66°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Saint Paul, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Saint Paul, NE
Nearest Airport
GRI
Central Nebraska Regional Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 134 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- 7th Annual Jack O'Lantern Jog
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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7th Annual Jack O'Lantern Jog
Oct 17, 2026