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Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.jogyourmemory5k.org.
In-Person Race Instructions
- Register for the Race here. by Friday, October 4th at 5:00 PM. Make sure to select the “In Person” event of your choice. Consider recruiting your friends and family to start a team!
- During registration there will be opportunities to Become a Fundraiser, start or join a Fundraising Team, and purchase a T-Shirt.
- Pick-up your pre-assigned bib number on Saturday, October 5th at Mitchell Elementary School between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
- Show up on Sunday, October 6th at Mitchell Elementary School located at 187 Brookline St, Needham, MA 02492 for race day!
- 8:00 AM – Bib pick-up opens
- 8:50 AM – Opening Ceremonies begin
- 9:00 AM – Race/walk start
- Take pictures and tag us on Instagram or Facebook @JogYourMemory5K that we can share on our website. Don't forget to use our hashtag #JogYourMemory5K
- Join us for the Closing Ceremonies immediately following the race for the awards ceremony, hear about race results and monies raised.
Virtual Race Instructions
- Register for the Race here. Consider recruiting your friends and family to start a team!
- During registration there will be opportunities to Become a Fundraiser, start or join a Fundraising Team, and purchase a T-Shirt.
- Grab your family and friends and run, walk, or jog the 5K or 1.5 M walk anytime from 5:00 PM on Friday, October 4th to 11:59pm on Sunday, October 6th and anywhere. Don't forget to make sure all safety precautions are taken! (safe distance from cars and socially distance if running with or passing others)
- To verify your distance, please consider using one of the following apps while you run; Strava, runcoach, RaceJoy, MapMyRun or similar. Additional methods of tracking your distance are a smart watch (ie: Garmin, Apple Watch) or measuring a course with a car or bike.
- Take pictures and tag us on Instagram or Facebook @JogYourMemory5K that we can share on our website. Don't forget to use our hashtag #JogYourMemory5K
- Submit your virtual results here.
- Here is an instructional video on how a virtual race works.
Awards
Medals will be awarded to participants for finishers in the IN-PERSON 5K ONLY with the top times in the following categories.
- Top Female Overall
- Top Male Overall
- Top Female and Male by Age Group
- Ages 5-7
- Ages 8-10
- Ages 11-14
- Ages15-19
- Ages 20-29
- Ages 30-39
- Ages 40-49
- Ages 50-59
- Ages 60-69
- Ages 70-79
- Ages 80+
Top finishers will be announced at our closing ceremony on Sunday, September 10th.
Description
Jog Your Memory 5K, Inc. was founded in 2014 by Jess Rice and her husband Bob. Since then, the Jog Your Memory Board has grown to eight, dedicated members, who are all-in to help fight Alzheimer's. The non-profit hosts a 5K race and walk every year out of Needham in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's research and caregiver reprieve. To date, they have raised over $1.8 million; for the past ten years, 80% has gone to research, and 20% has been set aside for a Caregiver Grant - a reserve used for those caring for loved ones who might need a little extra incentive to get the help they need.
The 2024 5K run and 1.5-Mile walk for Alzheimer's will offer flexible options. Our 11th Annual race will be held in-person in Needham on Sunday, October 6th and a virtual option will be available for those who are unable to or do not yet feel comfortable to make our in-person event.
Find more information on our story here.
Refund Policy
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