4001 Stough Road, CONCORD NC
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
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.
Event Details
- Date: October 24, 2026
- Location: 4001 Stough Road, CONCORD, NC
- Race URL: Jack-O-Lantern Jaunt
Packet Pickup
- Friday: October 23, 2026, Frank Liske Park Office, 9 am - 4 pm
- Saturday: October 24, Homebuilder Shelter, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Race Schedule
- Fun Run: starts at 5:00 pm
- 5K Start: 5:30 pm
- Race Day Registration: 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
- Age Group Awards: Top 3 finishers for Male and Female in various categories
- Categories Include: 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
- Costume Award: Best dressed "Halloween Outfit" for male and female
Race-day essentials
Light, simple picks for a fast effort.
Top pick
Adidas Men's Lite Racer Adapt 7.0, Black/Grey/Grey, 10
$44.95
Lapulas Athletic Ankle Socks, Low Cut Cushioned Anti-Blister Running Tab Sports Socks for Men and Women 6Pairs (White, L)
$14.99
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Lamicall Polarized Sports Sunglasses for Men Women, [24g Ultralight] [Adjustable Nose Pad] UV400 Protection Sun Glasses for Cycling Running Baseball Fishing Golf Beach Volleyball Driving
$21.99
Fitgriff® Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone, Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Black, 24.5" - 35.5" Waist Size)
$15.95
Course Map
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