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Jack-O-Lantern Jaunt 5K

Saturday, October 24, 2026CONCORD, North Carolina

5K entry: $30
Days to go: 2

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At a glance

Date: Oct 24, 2026
Location: CONCORD, North Carolina
Distances: 5K, 1 mi
Registration: Open until Oct 24, 2026, via runsignup.com

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About this race

The 25nd Annual Jack O' Lantern Jaunt 5K is back at Frank Liske Park. Enjoy a race through the park on a fall Halloween Eve as the sun is setting.

Packet Pickup will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026 (Frank Liske Park Office) 9 am - 4 pm and Saturday, October 24 (Homebuilder Shelter) from 4:00 pm -5:30 pm. Fun Run will start at 5:00 pm and the 5k will start at 5:30 pm.

The first 275 registered runners will receive a custom Finisher medal, thanks to our Presenting Sponsor Ground Thunder.

Race Day Registration will be held on Saturday October 24, 2026 beside the Homebuilder Shelter.

Overall Awards: Top Overall Male, Overall Female, Master Male, Master Female, Grand Master Male, Grand Master Female.

Individual Awards to the top 3 finisher in the following age groups for Male and Female: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over.

Award for the best dressed "Halloween Outfit" for male and female

Key dates

Registration opens

Jun 8, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Jul 10, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Oct 15, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Oct 15, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 24, 2026

Race day

Oct 24, 2026

Tier 3 ends

Oct 24, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Oct 24, 2026

Pricing

Jack O' Lantern Jaunt 5k

Tier 3, until Oct 24, 2026

$30

Jack O' Lantern Jaunt Fun Run

Tier 2, until Oct 24, 2026

$15

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