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Run Jen Run 5K

Date:
Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Location:
Carnegie Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina
28210
United States
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Links:
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5k Fun Run Run Virtual Walk

14th Annual Run Jen Run 5K & Festival

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How You Can Make An Impact

Register to run or walk at our in-person event on March 21, 2026, at Symphony Park. Your participation helps raise critical funds for Go Jen Go's Patient Assistance and family support programs helping local breast cancer patients.

NEW in 2026 - all breast cancer survivors, thrivers, and fighters register for free! If you are a breast cancer survivor, thriver, or fighter, please fill out THIS FORM for a free registration code.

The event features a 5K, Fun Run, a festival with music, and a family fun zone full of games and bounce houses. There will also be local food vendors, beverages, and community-driven sponsors showcasing their businesses.

Create A Team

Ask your family, friends, and co-workers to join you by creating a team! Awards will be presented to the Largest Teams (Corporate, Community, and Survivor/Thriver categories) and Top Fundraising Team on Race Day

Fundraise

Donations make a huge impact! With your financial support, we can assist all of the eligible breast cancer patients as soon as they need it! Click here to donate, or you have the choice to donate to a participant of the event.

Hope Village presented by Novant Health

Breast cancer survivors, thrivers, and fighters will receive VIP treatment in Hope Village. This area is dedicated to celebrating them and gives them a space to relax, feel supported and connect with one another.

On-Site Mammograms presented by Novant Health

Novant Health’s Breast Center mobile unit will be on-site on Race Day. Walk-ins will be accepted from 6:30am-8:45am. Walk-ins and scheduled appointments from 9:00am-11:00am.

Please contact 704-384-7226 to schedule your appointment. Ask for the Purple Mobile. Have your insurance card ready.

Jen's Garden of Hope

Jen's Garden of Hope is where you can see Signs of Hope purchased in memory of or in honor of loved ones who are battling breast cancer, are in remission, and those who have passed away. You can purchase Signs of Hope to be part of the garden and take your sign with you after the race.

The first 500 to register for the 5K and select yes for a medal, will receive the

2026 medal.

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