8th Annual Jaime Pinaire 5K Race & Fun Run

The Jaime Pinaire 5K Race & Fun Run is named for the son of Joan and Jim Pinaire, the founders of the James A Pinaire III Foundation. Jaime was driving home from Newark during a winter storm in December 2014, having helped teach students during Robert Treat Academy’s Saturday classes, when he was in a terrible car accident.

Jaime played football and baseball during his time at Chatham High School. He remained an avid athlete throughout college and afterwards. He became interested in endurance events, particularly Spartan races. He completed a Sprint, Super, and Beast in one year to conquer Spartan's ultimate challenge — the Trifecta. Holding a 5K race and Fun Run is a fitting celebration of Jaime's interests while raising money to continue his work in helping educate students with a financial need.  

All proceeds of the race benefit the James A Pinaire III Foundation which provides scholarships to graduates of Chatham High School and the Robert Treat Academy.

The USATF certified 5K course is flat and fast, starting and finishing at Chatham High School on Lafayette Avenue, and passing by Jaime's childhood home and through the beautiful Rolling Hills neighborhood of Chatham. There are splits every mile and one water stop at roughly the half-way mark.

The 1 Mile Fun Run is on and around Chatham High School grounds and available for those who want a shorter distance.  All ages are welcome!