St. Joseph Catholic School Jack-O-Lantern Jog 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Yoakum, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack-O-Lantern Jog 5k | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Jack-O-Lantern Jog Kids Fun Run | Kids | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Jack-O-Lantern Jog 5k: $30 until Oct 25.
- Jack-O-Lantern Jog Kids Fun Run: $25 until Oct 25.
Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Yoakum runs 35:16, about 11:21 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:18 and men in 28:41.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:34 AM, and the Jack-O-Lantern Jog 5k starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 240 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
310 Orth Street, Yoakum, TX 77995
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)Aggregated from official results for St. Joseph Catholic School Jack-O-Lantern Jog. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at St. Joseph Catholic School Jack-O-Lantern Jog?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:32 or better, the top quarter in 27:40, and half the field in 36:34; the last tenth came in after 57:42.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 47:48 | 22:00 |
| 20-29 | 35:04 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 30:23 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 30:23 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 41:51 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
About the same size since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
St. Joseph Catholic School Jack-O-Lantern Jog 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 53 to 55 finishers, and the median time dropped from 45:14 to 36:34.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 (-19%) | 36:34 | under 23:32 | 20:58 |
| 2024 | 68 (+28%) | 35:16 | under 22:48 | 20:13 |
| 2023 | 53 | 45:14 | under 22:22 | 17:46 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:40, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 85°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 91°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 310 Orth Street, Yoakum, TX 77995Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 240 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is St. Joseph Catholic School Jack-O-Lantern Jog?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 55 runners finished the Jack-O-Lantern Jog 5k; the median finish was 36:34 and the winner ran 20:58.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:40, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 310 Orth Street, Yoakum, TX 77995.
From the organizers
5k and Kids Fun Run
Race day bib assignment and pickup starts at 7:00 A.M. Race starts at 8:00 A.M. and Fun Run to follow.
Preregister by Friday, 10/2/2026 for guarantee of a t-shirt!
Medals for:
*Top Overall Male & Female Runner 40+
*Top Overall Male & Female Runner Under 40
*Top 3 Male Runners Per Age Category
*Top 3 Female Runners Per Age Category
*Top 3 Overall for Kid's Fun Run
***Gold medal for Best Costume for 5K and Gold medal for Best Costume for Fun Run***
***Great photo ops available***
***RUN TOGETHER!! The organization/company/business with the MOST representation will be awarded as a group!! BRING YOUR FRIENDS/COWORKERS and spread the fun!***