15th Annual Run Jen Run 5K & Festival

How You Can Make An Impact

Join us for the award-winning Run Jen Run 5K & Festival! Proudly recognized as a 2026 Bronze Winner of Charlotte's Best, this beloved community event returns on March 20, 2027.

For 2027, we'll be gathering at a new location, Esplanade at SouthPark, due to upcoming construction at Symphony Park.

Whether you choose to run or walk, your participation helps raise critical funds for Go Jen Go's Patient Assistance and Family Support Programs, providing financial and emotional support to local breast cancer patients and their families.

We are honored to offer free registration for all breast cancer survivors, thrivers, and fighters. To receive your complimentary registration code, please complete THIS FORM. Once submitted, a member of the Go Jen Go team will contact you with your code.

The day will feature a 5K race, Fun Run, a festival with music, a family fun zone with games and bounce houses, local food and beverage vendors, and community sponsors showcasing their businesses. It's a celebration of hope, strength, and community support you won't want to miss!

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

At Hope Village, breast cancer survivors, thrivers, and fighters will receive VIP treatment in a dedicated area designed to celebrate their resilience, foster meaningful connections, and provide a welcoming place to rest and recharge throughout the event.

Jen's Garden of Hope

Jen's Garden of Hope is a meaningful tribute honoring those impacted by breast cancer. Stroll through to view Signs of Hope purchased in memory of loved ones who have passed away, in honor of those currently fighting breast cancer, and in celebration of survivors and thrivers.

You can purchase a Sign of Hope to recognize someone special, have it displayed in the garden on race day, and take it home with you after the event as a cherished keepsake.

The first 500 to register for the 5K and select yes for a medal, will receive the
2027 medal.

Registration Policies

Unless Registration Refund Protection was purchased during the registration process, there are NO refunds for this race. Click here for transfer instructions.
Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions
Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to "Acts of God".

Contact information

Event contact: Start 2 Finish