
From the Organizer
Register before September 11th to guarantee t-shirt size.
Online Registration closes Wednesday Sept 23rd. You can still register on Saturday morning starting at 7:15am . Race starts promptly at 8am.
Start and Finish will be in front of the Riverhouse Restaurant at 101 Commercial Street
Pancake Feed and Children's Activities will be adjacent to this area at the Atchison River Walk/Veterans Memorial Park.
7:15 am: Registration Table open and Check-in begins
7:50am: Pre-Race Announcements and Participant Lineup begins
8:00am: Race begins! Race will go on, rain or shine!
8:30: PANCAKES and CUPCAKES
~8:45-9:00am: Awards Ceremony
- Medals given to the top two 5K male and female in each division: (Under 20, 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; over 60)
- Medals also given for top two 2K male and female in each division: (Under 8, 8-14 and 15 & over)
- Plaques given to top two overall 5K finishers, male & female
Make sure to stick around afterwards to enjoy the post-race activities:
- Pancake feed & cupcakes!
- Arts & crafts and activities for the kids!
2026: Our 16th annual race on September 26th
With your support, we have helped raise over $45,000 over the last ten years in memory of Mary Lea to help support 18 young Atchison High School women achieve their dreams at a Kansas university. We hope that you can help us by running, donating or volunteering in support of these young women and future recipients
The race team thanks each and every participant and volunteer over the last 16 years. Without your support and dedication, we could have never imagined that 15 years later we are still running and walking in Mary Lea's memory. THANK YOU!
Joggin for the Noggin is the annual fundraiser to benefit the Mary Lea Johanning Scholarship. This scholarship benefits Atchison High School graduating senior women that are attending a Kansas university or college. Scholarship recipients are selected based on their academic standings, extracurricular involvement, and qualities Mary Lea represented.
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
75°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Atchison, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
10,795
as of 2023
Elevation
823 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Joggin for the Noggin Saturday September 26th 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
110
Days to train
Coming Up
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20 miles away
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Less than a mile away
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15 miles away
Hat Trick Trot 5K
20 miles 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)
Joggin for the Noggin Saturday September 26th 2026
Sep 26, 2026