joyRUN

joyRUN Race Information

<h2><span style="color:#000000"><b>5K | 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile Run | After Bash </b></span></h2> <p>Join us for our third annual <b>joyRUN</b> supporting JoyKC!  JoyKC is a nonprofit that provides free, faith-based programming for teens (ages 15&#43;) and adults with disabilities in the Kansas City area.  Click <a href="http://www.joykc.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> to learn more about JoyKC.  Thank you for supporting our mission!</p> <h2><span style="color:#000000"><b>Race Information</b></span></h2> <p><b>When: </b>Saturday, September 27</p> <p><b>Where: </b>Heritage Park (Shelter 1) | 16050 Pflumm Road Olathe, KS 66062</p> <p><b>Race Start Time:</b> 9:00 a.m.</p> <h2><span style="color:#000000"><b>Packet Pick Up</b></span></h2> <p><b>PRE-RACE PICK-UP (strongly encouraged!)</b></p> <ul><li><b>When: </b>Thursday, September 25</li><li><b>Time: </b>4:30-6:30pm </li><li><b>Where: </b>Community Covenant Church | 15700 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66219</li></ul> <p><b>RACE DAY PICK-UP </b></p> <ul><li><b>When: </b>Saturday, September 27</li><li><b>Time: </b>8:00-8:45am </li><li><b>Where: </b>Heritage Park, Shelter 1 | 16050 Pflumm Road Olathe, KS 66062</li></ul> <h2><span style="color:#000000"><b>5K</b></span></h2> <ul><li>$30 until March 31, $40 until September 1, $45 until Race Day!</li></ul> <h2><span style="color:#000000"><b>1 Mile Walk &#43; 1 Mile Run</b></span></h2> <ul><li>$25 till March 31, $35 till September 1, $40 until Race Day!</li></ul> <h2><span style="color:#000000"><b>Kids 1 Mile Run or Walk (12 years old &amp; under) </b></span></h2> <ul><li>$12 till March 31, $15 till September 1, $20 until Race Day!</li><li>Kids under the age of 5 can participate at no cost.  </li></ul> <p>IMPORTANT: Registration includes a t-shirt!  Guaranteed t-shirts available to participants through September 1!</p> <h2><span style="color:#000000"><b>Individual and Team Fundraising</b></span></h2> <p>Join us in fundraising to support JoyKC&#39;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! </p> <h2><span style="color:#000000"><b>Huge Thanks to our 2025 Sponsors!</b></span></h2> <ul><li><a href="https://frenchmarketkc.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#000000">French Market</span></a></li><li><span style="color:#000000">Bruce &amp; Kristi Pietig</span></li><li><a href="https://westbrookelectrolysis.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#000000">Westbrook Electrolysis LLC</span></a></li><li><span style="color:#000000">Friesen</span></li><li><a href="https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/clint-stull/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#000000">Zeal Wealth Strategies | Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company</span></a></li><li><a href="https://www.findingfavorkc.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#000000">Finding Favor Event Planning</span></a></li><li><a href="https://www.davishvachome.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#000000">Davis Heating, A/C &amp; Home</span></a></li><li><a href="https://www.navahchurchkc.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#000000">Navah Church KC</span></a></li><li><a href="https://www.chrisburgefence.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#000000">Chris Burge Fence</span></a></li><li><a href="https://michaelgromerhomes.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#000000">Michael Gromer Homes</span></a></li><li><a href="https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/jeff-imlay/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#000000">Imlay &amp; Holder Wealth</span></a></li></ul> <h2><span style="color:#000000"><b>After-Bash</b></span></h2> <p><span style="color:#000000">All participants are invited to joyRUN&#39;s After Bash Celebration immediately upon concluding race.  Vendors include: </span></p> <ul><li><a href="https://www.chingucoffeeco.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#000000">Chingu Coffee</span></a></li><li><a href="https://www.chick-fil-a.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#000000">Chickfila </span></a></li><li><a href="https://locations.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com/ks/lenexa" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#000000">Tropical Smoothie (Lenexa)</span></a></li></ul> <h2><span style="color:#000000"><b>Raffle </b></span></h2> <p><span style="color:#000000"><a href="https://www.joykc.org/joyrun-raffle" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Shop our joyRUN Raffle!</a> Early Bird Raffle = $15 per Raffle ticket.  Prices increasing to $20 on September 25.  Items include:</span></p> <ul><li><span style="color:#000000">KC Current (tickets)</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">Made in KC</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">Annie Austen</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">Garmin (watch)</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">Kendra Scott </span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">Texas Roadhouse </span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">Basecamp (overnight stay in Humboldt, KS)</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">AND MORE!</span></li></ul> <p><span style="color:#000000">All proceeds from the Raffle will help support and advance JoyKC programs.</span></p> <h2><span style="color:#000000"><b>Additional Race Day Information</b></span></h2> <ul><li>Dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed.</li></ul> <h2><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Interested in Becoming a Race Sponsor?</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h2> <p>Please contact <a href="mailto:joyrunkc&#64;gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">JoyKC Race Organizer</a> with all injuries and any questions!</p>