JOYRUN
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Olathe, Kansas
- Price $23.98 - $49.31
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 4th annual JOYRUN on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Heritage Park in Olathe, Kansas! This exciting event features a variety of race distances including a 5K, a 1-mile walk, and a 1-mile run, making it a perfect day for participants of all ages. The festivities kick off at 9:00 a.m., and registration options are available for everyone, including kids under 12 who can run or walk for just $12!
Not only will you enjoy a fun-filled day of running, but you will also support JoyKC, a fantastic nonprofit that provides free, faith-based programming for teens and adults with disabilities in the Kansas City area. After the races, stick around for the lively After Bash Celebration with delicious food from local vendors, entertainment, and community spirit! Whether you’re racing, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps make a difference. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event in a beautiful park setting—mark your calendars and get ready to run for joy!
Not only will you enjoy a fun-filled day of running, but you will also support JoyKC, a fantastic nonprofit that provides free, faith-based programming for teens and adults with disabilities in the Kansas City area. After the races, stick around for the lively After Bash Celebration with delicious food from local vendors, entertainment, and community spirit! Whether you’re racing, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps make a difference. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event in a beautiful park setting—mark your calendars and get ready to run for joy!
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
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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. Huge THANK YOU to this year's After-Bash Vendors:
*
Chick-Fil-A [https://www.chick-fil-a.com/locations/ks/lenexa]
*
Chingu Coffee [https://www.chingucoffeeco.com/]
*
Fifth & Emery Frozen Yogurt and Chocolate [https://www.fifthandemerykc.com/]
*
KU-Chip Program [https://www.kumc.edu/school-of-medicine/academics/departments/internal-medicine/divisions/physical-activity-and-weight-management/community-health-improvement-program-for-intellectual-disabilities.html]
*
Pop & Pour Events KC [https://popandpoureventskc.square.site/]
*
Price Chopper (95th & Mission) [https://www.mypricechopper.com/store-details?storeId=81]
*
Pure Sweat & Float Studio [https://www.puresweatstudios.com/leawood-kansas]
*
Sam's Merch [https://www.instagram.com/sams.merch.26/]
*
Sweet Tee's Coffee Shop [https://www.sweetteescoffeeshop.com/]
*
The Golden Scoop [https://www.thegoldenscoop.org/]
* Velvet Creme Popcorn [https://velvetcremepopcorn.com/]
RAFFLE
Check out our 2026 JOYRUN Raffle! [https://www.joykc.org/2026joyrun-raffle]
Early Bird Pricing = $15
Early Bird Prices available now through September 23!
Prices increase to $20 from September 24-September 26 (Race Day)!
HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 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/]
*
Tommy's Express Car Wash [https://tommys-express.com/]
*
Generations Wealth Design [https://www.genwd.com/]
*
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/]
*
Mission City Church [https://missioncitykc.com/ministries/outreach/]
*
Westport Glass [https://westportglass.com/]
ADDITIONAL RACE DAY INFORMATION
*
Dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed.
*
WE WILL PROCEED "RAIN OR SHINE!" OUR EVENT WILL BE ONLY DELAYED OR CANCELED IF CONDITIONS BECOME DANGEROUS.
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. Huge THANK YOU to this year's After-Bash Vendors:
*
Chick-Fil-A [https://www.chick-fil-a.com/locations/ks/lenexa]
*
Chingu Coffee [https://www.chingucoffeeco.com/]
*
Fifth & Emery Frozen Yogurt and Chocolate [https://www.fifthandemerykc.com/]
*
KU-Chip Program [https://www.kumc.edu/school-of-medicine/academics/departments/internal-medicine/divisions/physical-activity-and-weight-management/community-health-improvement-program-for-intellectual-disabilities.html]
*
Pop & Pour Events KC [https://popandpoureventskc.square.site/]
*
Price Chopper (95th & Mission) [https://www.mypricechopper.com/store-details?storeId=81]
*
Pure Sweat & Float Studio [https://www.puresweatstudios.com/leawood-kansas]
*
Sam's Merch [https://www.instagram.com/sams.merch.26/]
*
Sweet Tee's Coffee Shop [https://www.sweetteescoffeeshop.com/]
*
The Golden Scoop [https://www.thegoldenscoop.org/]
* Velvet Creme Popcorn [https://velvetcremepopcorn.com/]
RAFFLE
Check out our 2026 JOYRUN Raffle! [https://www.joykc.org/2026joyrun-raffle]
Early Bird Pricing = $15
Early Bird Prices available now through September 23!
Prices increase to $20 from September 24-September 26 (Race Day)!
HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 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/]
*
Tommy's Express Car Wash [https://tommys-express.com/]
*
Generations Wealth Design [https://www.genwd.com/]
*
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/]
*
Mission City Church [https://missioncitykc.com/ministries/outreach/]
*
Westport Glass [https://westportglass.com/]
ADDITIONAL RACE DAY INFORMATION
*
Dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed.
*
WE WILL PROCEED "RAIN OR SHINE!" OUR EVENT WILL BE ONLY DELAYED OR CANCELED IF CONDITIONS BECOME DANGEROUS.
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)
$49.31
CLOSED$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)
$44.31
CLOSED$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)
$44.31
CLOSED$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)
$23.98
CLOSEDFOR 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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