The NCANA Run for Joy

OCT

24

2026

This 5K run supports mental health awareness and wellness for healthcare trainees. Held at Jamison Park in Winston Salem, it raises funds for counseling services and student support. A virtual race option is also available.

Sat 24 Oct 2026

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The NCANA Run for Joy 5K is a charity running event supporting mental health advocacy and wellness for healthcare trainees and providers. It addresses the stigma around mental illness in this community and aims to combat it.

Event Details

The event offers two types of participation: a standard 5K run and a Virtual 5K option. The in-person race takes place at Jamison Park, located at 285 Meadowlark Dr in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Proceeds from the race are managed by Run for Joy, Inc., a charitable organization. The funds finance initiatives that enhance mental wellness and provide support for those needing mental health services. Specific uses have included funding for psychiatry and counseling visits for students, mental health activities, suicide awareness training for faculty, and a biannual wellness dinner for CRNA students. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

Virtual 5k