Jessica Meredith Jacobsen Memorial 5k
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Jessica Meredith Jacobsen Memorial 5k and Fun Walk
This event is a memorial 5K run and a 1 mile fun walk held in Towson, Maryland on September 19, 2026. The host location is Immaculate Conception School at 112 Ware Ave, Towson MD 21204. A virtual option allows participants to complete a 5K or a fun walk any time and any place.
Distances offered:
- 5K run
- 1 mile fun walk
- Virtual 5K or fun walk
Registration opens March 31, 2026. Online registration for the in person events closes in mid September, with limited on site registration available on the event day. Registration fees listed for the in person 5K and fun walk are $40; the virtual option fee is $45. Registrations and donations are tax deductible. Donations will be accepted after September 19, 2026.
A race shirt is guaranteed for those who register by September 5, 2026; shirt pickup is scheduled on September 17 and September 18 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Lutherville. Free parking is available in the garage on Ware Ave.
Awards include cash prizes of $100, $50, and $25 for the top three overall female and male finishers, plus age group medals for top finishers. Proceeds support House of Ruth Maryland, ICS Tuition Assistance, and Father O'Neill Charities. Sponsors for the event are listed by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
