
From the Organizer
Event Schedule Saturday, September 12th:
Events
Weather
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
81°
Typical Low
58°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Topeka - Nws, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
126,103
as of 2023
Elevation
945 ft
Nearest Airport
MHK
Manhattan Regional Airport · 52 mi
Major Hub
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 56 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Holy Smokin' Jamboree 5K Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
96
Days to train
Coming Up
Mater Dei PTO's 0.5K & Post Race Party
Less than a mile away
2026 Fiesta Topeka 5K
Less than a mile away
General Lewis W. Walt Detachment – Marine Corps League 5k
Less than a mile away
Back to School 5K
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Holy Smokin' Jamboree 5K Run
Sep 12, 2026