Jared Coones Memorial Pumpkin Run/Walk 5K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk Individual · 5K - Kids School Running Clubs · 5K Virtual & more
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 28th Annual Jared Coones Memorial Pumpkin Run/Walk Event.
Jared was ten years old when he passed away on October 5, 1998, after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. His mother, Jayne, passed away on December 17, 2006, after a difficult fight with inflammatory breast cancer. In December 2025, we also lost Judy Porting, Jared’s aunt, to leukemia. We miss them all deeply.
This event is dedicated to honoring the memory of Jared, Jayne, and Judy, and all they stood for—love, faith, strength, and courage. We come together each year to celebrate their lives and the time we were blessed to have them on this earth. We hope you will join us in remembering and honoring them.
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
70°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olathe 3e, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Olathe, KS
Population
143,720
as of 2023
Elevation
1,034 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 29 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Jared Coones Memorial Pumpkin Run/Walk 5K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Jared Coones Memorial Pumpkin Run/Walk 5K?
- Jared Coones Memorial Pumpkin Run/Walk 5K is a running race held in Olathe, Kansas on October 10, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Jared Coones Memorial Pumpkin Run/Walk 5K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Olathe, Kansas at 14701 S. Brougham St., Olathe, KS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Jared Coones Memorial Pumpkin Run/Walk 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Jared Coones Memorial Pumpkin Run/Walk 5K
Oct 10, 2026