Run Jen Run
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Event overview
The 14th Annual Run Jen Run 5K & Festival takes place on March 21, 2026, at Symphony Park on Sharon Road in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event is organized to raise funds for the Go Jen Go Foundation, which supports patient assistance and family support programs for local breast cancer patients. The fundraising page lists $474.37 raised toward a $55,000 goal (1% raised). The event contact is Start 2 Finish.
Race and event details
The event program includes:
- 5K
- Fun Run
Additional on-site features include a festival with music, a family fun zone with games and bounce houses, local food vendors and beverages, and community sponsors showcasing their businesses. Breast cancer survivors, thrivers and fighters are offered free registration for 2026. A Survivor/Thriver Corner provides a dedicated VIP space. Jen's Garden of Hope displays Signs of Hope purchased in memory of or in honor of loved ones; purchased signs may be taken after the event. Awards on race day will recognize the Largest Team and the Top Fundraising Team. Registration refunds are not available unless Registration Refund Protection was purchased; race management may cancel or modify the event for unfavorable conditions and registration fees are not refundable for cancellations due to "Acts of God." Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.