
Jared Coones Memorial Pumpkin Run/Walk 5K is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Olathe, KS, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
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
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
69°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olathe Johnson Co Exec Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
143,720
as of 2023
City 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
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Jared Coones Memorial Pumpkin Run/Walk 5K
Oct 10, 2026