32nd Annual JW Tiger 5K
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Meriden, Kansas
- Price $26.25
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 32nd Annual JW Tiger 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in the charming town of Meriden, Jefferson! This exciting event invites participants to join in person or virtually, allowing everyone to experience the thrill of a 5K run, whether you're racing through the streets of Meriden or your own hometown.
As a cherished fundraiser for the local Cross Country team, this year's race promises not just a great run, but also the opportunity to support young athletes by helping raise funds for essential supplies like food, snacks, drinks, and equipment. With medals awarded to the top three finishers in each age group and unique pottery prizes for the top male and female runners crafted by retired art teacher Mark Ralston, this event combines community spirit with friendly competition. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to get active, make memories, and contribute to a great cause!
As a cherished fundraiser for the local Cross Country team, this year's race promises not just a great run, but also the opportunity to support young athletes by helping raise funds for essential supplies like food, snacks, drinks, and equipment. With medals awarded to the top three finishers in each age group and unique pottery prizes for the top male and female runners crafted by retired art teacher Mark Ralston, this event combines community spirit with friendly competition. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to get active, make memories, and contribute to a great cause!
Organiser's Description
Join us face to face OR virtually for the 32nd Annual JW Tiger 5K! As a fundraiser for our Cross Country team, we have held a 5K race every year for the past 32 years! This year, you can come RUN THIS TOWN or run YOUR town. This gives you all the opportunity to join us as we celebrate the wonderful rush of finishing a 5K and you will be helping us raise the money we need to purchase food, snacks, drinks and equipment for our Cross Country team! We will medal top 3 in each age group as well as special pottery for top 3 male and female runners provided by Mark Ralston, retired Art teacher.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $1.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$26.25
For those running virtually, a t-shirt and medal will be sent to you. For those running face to face, we will have Morgan Sports timing the race. We will give medals to 1st through 3rd (Male AND Female) in the following age categories: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over. We will also have pottery donated by Mark Ralston (JW HS Art teacher) for the top 3 overall runners in each gender.
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