33rd Annual JW Tiger 5K
- Date Sat 15th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Meriden, Kansas
- Price $31.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 33rd Annual JW Tiger 5K on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in beautiful Meriden, Jefferson! This exciting event invites participants to join in person or virtually, offering a fantastic opportunity to support our dedicated Cross Country team while enjoying the thrill of a 5K run. With a tradition spanning over three decades, this race not only promotes fitness and community spirit but also raises essential funds for team needs, including food, drinks, and equipment.
Whether you choose to run through the scenic streets of Meriden or tackle the 5K in your own town, you’ll feel the exhilaration of crossing that finish line. Plus, we’ll be recognizing the top three finishers in each age group with medals, along with special pottery awards for the top male and female runners crafted by Mark Ralston, a retired art teacher. Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of running and community—mark your calendars and join us for a memorable day!
Whether you choose to run through the scenic streets of Meriden or tackle the 5K in your own town, you’ll feel the exhilaration of crossing that finish line. Plus, we’ll be recognizing the top three finishers in each age group with medals, along with special pottery awards for the top male and female runners crafted by Mark Ralston, a retired art teacher. Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of running and community—mark your calendars and join us for a memorable day!
Organiser's Description
Join us face to face OR virtually for the 33rd Annual JW Tiger 5K! As a fundraiser for our Cross Country team, we have held a 5K race every year for the past 33 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. $1.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th August 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$31.40
OPENS 08 JUNFor 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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210 N Miller, Meriden, 66512, KS, United States
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