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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
4001 Stough Road, Concord NC
5K · 1 Mile
50–70°F · low rain risk
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2025
46–64°F
dry
2024
53–73°F
dry
2023
42–70°F
dry
2022
43–73°F
dry
2021
53–77°F
dry
2020
60–80°F
dry
2019
44–68°F
dry
2018
46–61°F
dry
2017
53–70°F
dry
2016
51–77°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24
Sunny · 45–65°F
Saturday, Oct 24starts near 45°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph
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. If you register as of Oct 23rd 8:30 am you will not receive a finisher medal due to reaching 275 registered runners
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
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