Le Bonheur Pumpkin Run
Jackson, TN
October 3, 2026
When Jordan was 22 weeks pregnant, she and her husband, Danny, found out that their unborn son had gastroschisis ─ a birth defect where a baby is born with their organs outside of their body.
Jordan and Danny traveled from their West Tennessee home to deliver their son, Benton, in Memphis. Benton was taken to Le Bonheur a few hours after he was born and underwent his first surgery. Within the first week of life, Benton had seven surgeries to repair his intestines.
For 153 days, Benton called Le Bonheur’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) home. He received expert care from the NICU team who became like family.
Once Benton underwent a successful surgery to close his abdomen, he was able to go home. Jordan and Danny were in constant contact with the gastrointestinal team at Le Bonheur to update them on her son’s progress, and at 7 months old, Benton was able to wean off of IV nutrition.
When Benton had complications with his bowels, he was able to see a Le Bonheur doctor closer to home at the Le Bonheur Outpatient Center in Jackson, Tenn.
“We are grateful to be able to rely on the same people who have cared for Benton since his birth,” Jordan said. “Being able to go to Jackson and receive care from Le Bonheur is amazing. I don’t have to take an entire day off work to go to Memphis, and Benton’s entire medical history is already there.”
Benton had an additional surgery in 2024, and today, he returns for follow-up appointments in Jackson every six months.
Now 10 years old, Benton loves to hunt, fish and play baseball ─ all the typical kid activities that his parents weren’t sure he would be able to do when he was a baby.
Le Bonheur is proud to provide West Tennessee kids specialized pediatric care close to home. When you participate in this year’s Pumpkin Run, you are making a difference for kids like Benton.
400m Kids' Fun Run
Kids 10 and younger can participate in a 400m Kids' Fun Run starting at 8:00 a.m. at the official 5k start line. Those who participate will receive a ribbon.
This is a free event and you do not need to register unless you want a Race Shirt which is sold separately!
Virtual Run
If you prefer to compete virtually, you can! Complete your run between 6pm, October 2nd and Noon, October 5th, and log your time online. All times must be logged by Noon on October 5th. Run or walk your favorite route at your convenience and support Le Bonheur! Join participants from around the world as we help Le Bonheur patients and their families.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Jackson Virtual Opening soon
Not able to join us in person? Join us virtually. Includes shirt, shipping and optional virtual results submission.
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$28.74
$25 + Processing Fee
Jackson 5K Opening soon
Registration opens in 6 days 21 hours-
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Sponsors
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Boo Bash Sponsor
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Pumpkin Pace Car Sponsor
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Goblin Gold Sponsor
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Kids Fun Run Sponsor
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Screamin Silver Sponsor
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Thriller Thousand Sponsor
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Supporting Skeletons Sponsor
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Miracle Maker Sponsor
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Media Sponsors
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In-Kind Sponsors
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