JW Tiger 5K

AUG

15

2026

Run in person or virtually at the 32nd Annual JW Tiger 5K in Meriden on August 15, 2026, and support the local cross country team. Compete for age group medals and unique handmade pottery awards while helping fund team gear and snacks.

Sat 15 Aug 2026

Meriden, Kansas

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event

The 32nd Annual JW Tiger 5K takes place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Meriden, Kansas. The event features a 5K run offered both in-person and virtually. The listed entry fee for the 5K is $25. Registration opens June 8, 2026 at 10:03 AM CDT.

Location and purpose

The in-person event is based at 210 N Miller, Meriden, KS 66512. The race serves as a fundraiser for the local cross country team and has been held annually for 32 years. Funds raised are designated to purchase food, snacks, drinks, and equipment for the team.

Awards

Finishers receive age-group recognition, with medals awarded to the top three in each age group. Separate awards of handmade pottery are given to the top three male and top three female finishers, provided by a retired art teacher. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run