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 the 4th annual JOYRUN on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in beautiful Olathe, Johnson! This uplifting event, held at Heritage Park, features a variety of race distances to suit everyone, including a 5K, 1-mile walk, and a 1-mile run. The festivities kick off at 9:00 a.m., and participants can enjoy an after-bash celebration right after the race.
Join us in supporting JoyKC, a wonderful nonprofit organization that offers free, faith-based programming for teens and adults with disabilities in the Kansas City area. Registration is open, with early bird pricing available until September 1, so don’t miss out on securing your spot and an event t-shirt! Whether you're running solo or forming a team to fundraise for this great cause, your participation will make a positive impact. Bring your family, friends, and even your leashed dogs for a day filled with joy, community spirit, and fun!
Join us in supporting JoyKC, a wonderful nonprofit organization that offers free, faith-based programming for teens and adults with disabilities in the Kansas City area. Registration is open, with early bird pricing available until September 1, so don’t miss out on securing your spot and an event t-shirt! Whether you're running solo or forming a team to fundraise for this great cause, your participation will make a positive impact. Bring your family, friends, and even your leashed dogs for a day filled with joy, community spirit, and fun!
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!
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!
* Associated Air Products, Inc. [https://aap-kc.com/]
* Variety KC [https://varietykc.org/]
* Horizon Lawn & Landscape [https://horizonlawnkc.com/]
* Davis Heating, A/C & Home [https://www.davishvachome.com/]
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!
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!
* Associated Air Products, Inc. [https://aap-kc.com/]
* Variety KC [https://varietykc.org/]
* Horizon Lawn & Landscape [https://horizonlawnkc.com/]
* Davis Heating, A/C & Home [https://www.davishvachome.com/]
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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