JY Joyner 5K
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JY Joyner 5K
The JY Joyner 5K is a community running event held in Raleigh, North Carolina. This event serves as a fundraiser to support the JY Joyner Elementary School community, with proceeds funding various PTA programs that benefit students throughout the academic year. The race is integrated into a larger month-long initiative known as the JY Joyner Healthy Choice Marathon, which focuses on promoting healthy habits such as nutrition, exercise, reading, and rest among children.
The event features a single distance:
- 5 km
The course is open to a variety of participants, and the use of strollers is permitted during the event. However, pets are not allowed on the course. Participants who complete their registration by the specified deadline in early March are guaranteed a race t-shirt. The event also offers a virtual race application that utilizes GPS tracking for participants to record and upload their verified times. Different registration tiers are available for students, faculty, and staff compared to general participants from outside the school community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
