Run Jen Run
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Run Jen Run 5K - 14th Annual Run Jen Run 5K & Festival
Run Jen Run 5K is an in-person community event held at Symphony Park on March 21, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event combines a timed 5K and a shorter fun run with a festival atmosphere and family-focused activities.
The event offers these distances:
- 5K
- Fun Run
The festival includes live music, a family fun zone with games and bounce houses, local food vendors, and beverage options. Community sponsors and partners will have a presence during the event. Jen's Garden of Hope displays Signs of Hope purchased in memory or honor of loved ones; purchased signs may be taken after the event.
Funds raised support the Go Jen Go Foundation's Patient Assistance and family support programs for local breast cancer patients. The fundraising page lists current progress toward a stated goal.
All breast cancer survivors, thrivers, and fighters may register at no cost and are provided a dedicated Survivor/Thriver Corner as a place to relax and connect. Teams can be created for group participation, and awards will be presented for Largest Team and Top Fundraising Team.
Registration policies note that refunds are not available unless Registration Refund Protection was purchased, and that race management may cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions. Registration fees are not refundable in the event of Acts of God. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
