Potters Race Day
Oct 17Brady, NE69 mi, 42 mi +4
Also a 5K, 100 mi from 7th Annual Jack O'Lantern Jog, registration open
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Build my plan5K Course Details: This 5 Kilometer (3.1 mile) course will start and end in the East parking lot of the Howard County Medical Center. It provides a scenic route through town which will be well-marked, and a water station will be provided approximately halfway through the course. Individual times will not be kept; however, it will be a timed event. Prizes will be awarded to the first-place male and female participants. Registration for the 5K race will also enter you into the costume contest if you would like to participate. **This event will take place before the walk to allow runners to participate in the Trunk or Treat Walk if desired.
1 Mile Walk Course Details: Course will start and end in the East parking lot of the Howard County Medical Center. This is a scenic route through town where participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes as trick or treating stations will be stationed throughout the course. This event will be fun for the whole family! Strollers and wagons are encouraged, but please refrain from bringing bikes, trikes, or scooters. Treat bags will be provided!
Costume Contest: Costumes are encouraged! We will have winners for different categories including individual and group winners.
Registration opens
Aug 18, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 17, 2026
Race day
Oct 17, 2026
Standard ends
Oct 17, 2026
7th Annual Jack O'Lantern Jog 1 Mile - Family
Standard, until Oct 17, 2026
$40
7th Annual Jack O'Lantern Jog 5K
Standard, until Oct 17, 2026
$30
7th Annual Jack O'Lantern Jog 1 Mile - Individual
Standard, until Oct 17, 2026
$20
7th Annual Jack O'Lantern Jog 1 Mile - Kid's 1 mile race
Standard, until Oct 17, 2026
$20
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| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Water station Provided approximately halfway through the 5K course. | -- | -- | water |
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