Jog Your Memory 5K Run

OCT

18

2026

The Jog Your Memory event offers a 5K run and a 1.5 mile walk to raise funds for Alzheimer's research. You can join in person in Needham or participate virtually from anywhere. It's the 13th annual edition with a focus on supporting caregivers.

Sun 18 Oct 2026

Needham, Massachusetts

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Jog Your Memory 5K Run and 1.5 Mile Walk is a fundraising event supporting Alzheimer's research and caregiver support. It is organized by the non-profit Jog Your Memory 5K, Inc. The event offers both in-person and virtual participation options over a weekend in October.

Distances and Formats

Participants can choose from the following events:

5K In-Person Run
1.5 Mile In-Person Walk
5K Virtual Run
1.5 Mile Virtual Walk

The in-person events take place on a Sunday at Mitchell Elementary School in Needham, Massachusetts. The virtual events can be completed anywhere from a Friday afternoon to Sunday night of the same weekend.

Event Details

The 2026 edition is the 13th annual event. The registration fee for all event types is $40. Registration opens on May 31, 2026. For the in-person race, participants can pick up their bibs at Mitchell Elementary School on the Saturday before the event. Awards are given for the in-person 5K run, including top overall finishers and top finishers by age group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

1.5 Mile