Joggin for the Noggin Saturday September 26th 2026

  • Date Sat 26th September 2026 - Sat 3rd October 2026
  • Time 8:00AM CDT
  • Location Atchison, Kansas
  • Price $8.74 - $15.95
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the 16th annual Joggin for the Noggin event on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, in the charming town of Atchison! This exciting fundraiser supports the Mary Lea Johanning Scholarship, which empowers young women from Atchison High School to pursue their dreams at Kansas universities. The race kicks off at 8 AM with registration starting at 7:15 AM in front of the Riverhouse Restaurant, located at 101 Commercial Street. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 2K race, with medals awarded to the top finishers in various age divisions.

This fun-filled day will not only feature a spirited race, rain or shine, but also a delightful pancake feed and cupcakes to enjoy post-race! Families can partake in arts and crafts activities, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone. With over $45,000 raised in the past decade to support scholarship recipients, your participation makes a significant difference in the lives of these aspiring students. So gather your friends and family, and be part of this uplifting event on the Atchison River Walk and Veterans Memorial Parkβ€”let’s make this year’s Joggin for the Noggin a fantastic success!

Organiser's Description

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 Pre-Race Announcements and Participant Lineup begins

8 Race begins! Race will go on, rain or shine!

8 PANCAKES and CUPCAKES

~8:45-9 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.

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk: Adult

    Incl. $0.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    $15.95

    OPENS 01 APR
  • 5K Run/Walk: Child (15 & Under)

    Incl. $0.74 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    $8.74

    OPENS 01 APR
  • 2K Run/Walk: Adult

    Incl. $0.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    $15.95

    OPENS 01 APR
  • 2K Run/Walk: Child (15 & Under)

    Incl. $0.74 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    $8.74

    OPENS 01 APR
  • VIRTUAL 5K : All Ages

    Incl. $0.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    $15.95

    OPENS 01 APR
    Virtual 5K to celebrate Mary Lea! Run anywhere and self report your time! Your t-shirt and trinket will be mailed to you! Not eligible for in person awards. Thank you for supporting Mary Lea!

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Location

101 Commercial Street, Atchison, 66002, KS, United States

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