34th Annual JW Tiger 5k

Saturday, August 14, 2027

8:00 AM CDT

Meriden, Kansas

$31.40 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 34th Annual JW Tiger 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 14, 2027, in beautiful Meriden, Jefferson! This beloved event, a staple in the community for over three decades, invites participants to join either in-person or virtually, making it accessible for everyone to be part of the action. Lace up your running shoes and experience the exhilarating rush of finishing a 5K, all while supporting our dedicated Cross Country team.

Whether you choose to RUN THIS TOWN or opt to run in your own local area, you’ll not only be challenging yourself but also helping to raise essential funds for food, snacks, drinks, and equipment for our team. Top finishers will be celebrated with medals in each age group, and there’s even a chance to win unique pottery awards for the top three male and female runners, crafted by retired Art teacher Mark Ralston. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, support a great cause, and create lasting memories on race day!

Races

5k Run

Opens in 6 months

Incl. $1.40 Fee & T-Shirt

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.

8:00 AM CDT

$31.40

Organiser's description

Join us face to face OR virtually for the 34th Annual JW Tiger 5K! As a fundraiser for our Cross Country team, we have held a 5K race every year for the past 34 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.