JOYRUN
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Olathe, Kansas
- Price $18.98 - $44.31
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and community spirit at the 4th annual JOYRUN on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in beautiful Olathe, Kansas! Taking place at Heritage Park, this exciting event features multiple race options, including a 5K, a 1-mile walk, and a 1-mile run, catering to participants of all ages and fitness levels. The festivities kick off at 9:00 a.m., and there’s something for everyone, including a special kids' 1-mile run or walk for children aged 12 and under.
This vibrant event not only promotes health and well-being but also supports JoyKC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, faith-based programming for teens and adults with disabilities in the Kansas City area. Participants are encouraged to engage in fundraising efforts, with opportunities to create personal or team fundraising pages during registration. After the race, join us for the joyous After Bash Celebration, where you can mingle and celebrate your achievements! Mark your calendars and come be a part of this uplifting event that blends fitness with a meaningful cause!
This vibrant event not only promotes health and well-being but also supports JoyKC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, faith-based programming for teens and adults with disabilities in the Kansas City area. Participants are encouraged to engage in fundraising efforts, with opportunities to create personal or team fundraising pages during registration. After the race, join us for the joyous After Bash Celebration, where you can mingle and celebrate your achievements! Mark your calendars and come be a part of this uplifting event that blends fitness with a meaningful cause!
Organiser's Description
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 [http://www.joykc.org] 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! You may also choose to opt out of receiving a t-shirt. In this case, funds that would have been used for your t-shirt will instead be donated to mission of JoyKC._
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!
HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR RACE SPONSORS!
* Navah Church KC [https://www.navahchurchkc.com/]
* Associated Air Products, Inc. [https://aap-kc.com/]
* Variety KC [https://varietykc.org/]
* French Market [https://frenchmarketkc.com/]
* EOS - David Blackwell [https://www.eosworldwide.com/]
* Imlay & Holder Wealth [https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/jeff-imlay/]
* Horizon Lawn & Landscape [https://horizonlawnkc.com/]
* Davis Heating, A/C & Home [https://www.davishvachome.com/]
* Zeal Wealth Strategies | Northwestern Mutual [https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/clint-stull/]
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.
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 [http://www.joykc.org] 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! You may also choose to opt out of receiving a t-shirt. In this case, funds that would have been used for your t-shirt will instead be donated to mission of JoyKC._
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!
HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR RACE SPONSORS!
* Navah Church KC [https://www.navahchurchkc.com/]
* Associated Air Products, Inc. [https://aap-kc.com/]
* Variety KC [https://varietykc.org/]
* French Market [https://frenchmarketkc.com/]
* EOS - David Blackwell [https://www.eosworldwide.com/]
* Imlay & Holder Wealth [https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/jeff-imlay/]
* Horizon Lawn & Landscape [https://horizonlawnkc.com/]
* Davis Heating, A/C & Home [https://www.davishvachome.com/]
* Zeal Wealth Strategies | Northwestern Mutual [https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/clint-stull/]
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.
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.31 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$44.31
$30 until March 31, $40 until September 1, $45 until Race Day! -
1 Mile Run
Incl. $4.31 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$39.31
$25 till March 31, $35 till September 1, $40 until Race Day! -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $4.31 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$39.31
$25 till March 31, $35 till September 1, $40 until Race Day! -
Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$18.98
FOR KIDS 12 YEARS & UNDER: $12 till March 31, $15 till September 1, $20 until Race Day! Kids under the age of 5 can participate at no cost.
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