JOYRUN
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- 16050 Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS
- Distance
- 5K · 1 Mile Run · 1 Mile Walk & more
From the Organizer
5K | 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile Run | After Bash
Join us for our 4th annual JOYRUN supporting JoyKC! JoyKC is a nonprofit that provides free, faith-based programming for teens (ages 15+) and adults with disabilities in the Kansas City area. Click HERE to learn more about JoyKC. Thank you for supporting our mission!
Race Information
When: Saturday, September 26
Where: Heritage Park (Shelter 1) | 16050 Pflumm Road Olathe, KS 66062
Race Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Packet Pick Up
PRE-RACE PICK-UP (strongly encouraged!)
- When: Thursday, September 24
- Time: 4:30-6:30pm
- Where: Community Covenant Church | 15700 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66219
RACE DAY PICK-UP
- When: Saturday, September 26
- Time: 8:00-8:45am
- Where: Heritage Park, Shelter 1 | 16050 Pflumm Road Olathe, KS 66062
5K
- $30 until March 31, $40 until September 1, $45 until Race Day!
1 Mile Walk + 1 Mile Run
- $25 till March 31, $35 till September 1, $40 until Race Day!
Kids 1 Mile Run or Walk (12 years old & under)
- $12 till March 31, $15 till September 1, $20 until Race Day!
- Kids under the age of 5 can participate at no cost.
IMPORTANT: Registration includes a t-shirt! Guaranteed t-shirts available to participants through September 1!
Individual and Team Fundraising
Join us in fundraising to support JoyKC's programing by becoming an individual fundraiser or setting up a team fundraiser. During race registration, you will have the opportunity to create a fundraising page, collect donations, and set personal or team Fundraiser goals!
After-Bash
All participants are invited to joyRUN's After Bash Celebration immediately upon concluding race.
Raffle
More info coming soon!
Additional Race Day Information
- Dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed.
Interested in Becoming a Race Sponsor?
Please contact JoyKC Race Organizer for more information.
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
75°
Typical Low
54°
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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at JOYRUN, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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5K
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KCCC Fall Series 5K
5K
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Running
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)
- What is the JOYRUN?
- JOYRUN is a running race held in Olathe, Kansas on September 26, 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 JOYRUN?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Olathe, Kansas at 16050 Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the JOYRUN?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
JOYRUN
Sep 26, 2026