joyRUN
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Olathe, Kansas
- Price $23.98 - $49.31
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for a festive After Bash celebration immediately following the races, where you'll find delicious vendors like Chingu Coffee and Chick-fil-A, plus a chance to win exciting prizes in our raffle! Registration includes a t-shirt, and early bird prices are available, so donβt wait to secure your spot. Bring your family, friends, and even your leashed dogs to partake in this uplifting event that promotes health, inclusivity, and community support. Letβs make this joyRUN a memorable day for all!
Organiser's Description
Join us for our third 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 27
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 25
* TIME: 4:30-6:30pm
* WHERE: Community Covenant Church | 15700 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66219
RACE DAY PICK-UP
* WHEN: Saturday, September 27
* 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!
HUGE THANKS TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS!
* French Market [https://frenchmarketkc.com/]
* Bruce & Kristi Pietig
* Westbrook Electrolysis LLC [https://westbrookelectrolysis.com/]
* Friesen
* Zeal Wealth Strategies | Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company [https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/clint-stull/]
* Finding Favor Event Planning [https://www.findingfavorkc.com/]
* Davis Heating, A/C & Home [https://www.davishvachome.com/]
* Navah Church KC [https://www.navahchurchkc.com/]
* Chris Burge Fence [https://www.chrisburgefence.com/]
* Michael Gromer Homes [https://michaelgromerhomes.com/]
* Imlay & Holder Wealth [https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/jeff-imlay/]
AFTER-BASH
All participants are invited to joyRUN's After Bash Celebration immediately upon concluding race. Vendors include:
* Chingu Coffee [https://www.chingucoffeeco.com/]
* Chickfila [https://www.chick-fil-a.com/]
* Tropical Smoothie (Lenexa) [https://locations.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com/ks/lenexa]
RAFFLE
Shop our joyRUN Raffle! [https://www.joykc.org/joyrun-raffle] Early Bird Raffle = $15 per Raffle ticket. Prices increasing to $20 on September 25. Items include:
* KC Current (tickets)
* Made in KC
* Annie Austen
* Garmin (watch)
* Kendra Scott
* Texas Roadhouse
* Basecamp (overnight stay in Humboldt, KS)
* AND MORE!
All proceeds from the Raffle will help support and advance JoyKC programs.
ADDITIONAL RACE DAY INFORMATION
* Dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A RACE SPONSOR?
Please contact JoyKC Race Organizer with all injuries and any questions!
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.31 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$49.31
$30 until March 31, $40 until September 1, $45 until Race Day! -
1 Mile Run
Incl. $4.31 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$44.31
$25 till March 31, $35 till September 1, $40 until Race Day! -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $4.31 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$44.31
$25 till March 31, $35 till September 1, $40 until Race Day! -
Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$23.98
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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