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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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About this race
Event Overview
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.
Race Details
- Date: October 24, 2026
- Location: 4001 Stough Road, Concord, NC
- URL: Jack-O-Lantern Jaunt 5K
Packet Pickup
- Friday: October 23, 2026 at Frank Liske Park Office from 9 am - 4 pm
- Saturday: October 24, 2026 at Homebuilder Shelter from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Fun Run Start: 5:00 pm
- 5K Start: 5:30 pm
Race Day Registration
Race Day Registration will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026 beside the Homebuilder Shelter.
Awards
- Overall Awards: Top Overall Male, Overall Female, Master Male, Master Female, Grand Master Male, Grand Master Female.
- Individual Awards: Top 3 finishers in each age group for Male and Female.
- Age Groups: 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.
- Best Dressed Award: Halloween Outfit for Male and Female.
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Oct 23 – 25, 2026.
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Run clubs near Concord to train with before race day.
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