Two Great Events In One!

Our traditional Kids Klassic and the our Big Bad Pumpkin Derby and Waterfront Bash is now one great event with four great races named
The Big Bad Pumpkin Races!

The Big Bad Pumpkin Derby Races
Our Big Bad Pumpkin Derby Races event was designed for the young and young at heart pumpkin racer enthusiast and for those who love running, jogging and walking our beautiful JCPRD trails. And best of all - it's for a great cause! This event is a must-do in every fall season!

Our big event is more than just a day of jogging, running and exciting pumpkin races. Our event will have food vendors, hay rides, sidewalk mural paintings and best of all admission to this event is FREE (Fee required to race your pumpkin)! It is sure to be a perfect setting for families to have a free and fun filled day at JCPRD's beautiful Theatre in the Park!

Still Honoring The Memory of Jordan Lee Brooks
Developed by JCPRD and Shawnee Mission School District's Briarwood Elementary, the Kids Klassic, now the Big Bad Pumpkin Races, was created in the memory of Jordan Lee Brooks. Jordan Lee was a student at Briarwood Elementary in Prairie Village who suffered from asthma and finally succumbed to the disease in the summer of 1998 at the age of nine. JCPRD is proud to host this event in Jordan Lee’s memory to guarantee a child’s right to participate in recreation activities regardless of their ability to pay

PART 1 - THE PUMPKIN (RUNNING) RACES - 9:00 am
(formerly Kids Klassic)
All are eligible! These running events are open to kids of all ages, that means grown-ups too! Adults are welcome to enter and are encouraged (but not required) to enter with a child. All paid participants receive a Big Bad Pumpkin Race T-shirt, post-race refreshments, a medal and will be eligible for prize drawings.

Our Three (3) Fun Cross Country Course Race Options:
1) The Five-Kilometer (3.1 mile) Run*
2) The Two-Mile Run*

*These cross country routes will have a clock located at the finish line with a time display. Times will be posted after the event on this page by Tuesday, October 20, 2009. All children who finish the five-kilometer (3.1 mile) or the two-mile route race will receive a medal.

3) The Half (½) Mile Fun Run: This free (no registration required) half-mile fun run/walk for kids six and under begins at 9:30 a.m. and will take place on a park trail next to Theatre in the Park, all children who finish the half-mile fun run/walk will receive a colorful finishers ribbon.

Awards - Everyone Is A Winner
Of course everyone who runs or walks in the event is considered a winner but there will be medals and or finisher ribbons awarded to all kids at the end of their walk/run.


PART 2 - THE PUMPKIN (DERBY) RACE - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
(formerly Big Bad Pumpkin Derby and Waterfront Bash)
Our Big Bad Pumpkin Derby Race was designed for the spirited and fun loving pumpkin racer enthusiast. Moms and dads, get the paint and decals ready before you get your pumpkin tuned up and ready for the race of it's life! You'll be up against many different racing pumpkin owners with of many different sizes and colors. It is sure to be a blast for all competitors and spectator alike! It is sure to be a perfect setting for families to have a free and fun filled activity day at JCPRD's beautiful Theatre in the Park. Registration required for this race.


Contact Information
Contact the JCPRD Registration Office at (913) 831-3359
Pumpkin Run Info: info@jcprd.com or Chad at (913) 236-1231
Pumpkin Derby Race: info@jcprd.com or Lisa at (913) 856-2493


Pumpkin Cross Country Races Downloadables
Pumpkin Cross Country Races Registration Form [210KB]

Pumpkin Derby Race Downloadables
Pumpkin Derby Registration Form [135KB]
Pumpkin Derby Schedule of Events [105KB]
Pumpkin Derby Official Rules & Tips of the Trade [72KB]
Pumpkin Derby FAQ [72KB]

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