Welcome to the 28th Annual Jared Coones Memorial Pumpkin Run/Walk Event. Jared was ten years old when he passed away on October 5, 1998, after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. His mother, Jayne, passed away on December 17, 2006, after a difficult fight with inflammatory breast cancer. In December 2025, we also lost Judy Porting, Jared’s aunt, to leukemia. We miss them all deeply. This event is dedicated to honoring the memory of Jared, Jayne, and Judy, and all they stood for—love, faith, strength, and courage. We come together each year to celebrate their lives and the time we were blessed to have them on this earth. We hope you will join us in remembering and honoring them.
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Jared Coones Memorial Pumpkin Run/Walk 5K 2026 — Olathe, KS
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 10.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Olathe, KS.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
