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Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Menifee County Park, Frenchburg KY
5K
62–80°F · low rain risk
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61–87°F
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64–87°F
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54–75°F
dry
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64–85°F
dry
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67–84°F
dry
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48–68°F
dry
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68–84°F
dry
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68–86°F
dry
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65–80°F
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65–80°F
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About this race
J.J. the Jet Plane Foundation 5K Color Run/Walk for Pediatric Cancer
Come join us for our 9th Annual 5K to help raise money for Pediatric Cancer Research and Awareness.
Race Details
There are 3 different ways you can race with us this year!
- Normal 5K Run/Walk: This is the normal 5K option, walk/run at your own pace! You will receive a shirt with your registration!
- Color Run/Walk: If you choose this option, prepare to get messy! You will be sprayed with multiple colors of washable slime and powder! You will receive a white shirt with your registration.
- Virtual 5K: Can't join us the day of? Perfectly okay! You can also join us virtually, and walk anywhere at anytime that is convenient to you! You will also receive a race shirt with your registration, we will ship the shirts to your address as soon as they come in. Please make sure your shipping address is correct!
Awards
There will be medals for the Top 3 Overall Winners, as well as medals for Top 3 Winners in each age group.
Age Groups
- Ages 0-9
- Ages 10-19
- Ages 20-29
- Ages 30-39
- Ages 40-49
- Ages 50-59
- Ages 60-69
- Ages 70+
Create a Team
Have a group you are running/walking with this year? You can also create a team! There will be a prize for the largest team at the 5K!
Get Involved
We hope you will join us this year! Last year we had over 100 participants, we would love to have an even larger crowd this year. Share with your family, friends, neighbors, whoever! Just come out and have a good time with us!
Proceeds and Donation
All proceeds from this 5K will be donated to UK Children's Hospital to their Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Department. We have been able to donate over $50,000 so far to UK Children's Hospital.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, reach out to us at jjthejetplanefoundation@gmail.com.
Event Information
Date: September 19, 2026
Location: Menifee County Park, Frenchburg, KY
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