Events
Event Description
FAM JAM 5K
Run for Hope. Care for Widows & Orphans.
Join Faith Alive Ministries on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for a fun, family-friendly 5K through the heart of Locust, North Carolina!
Whether you're an experienced runner, a casual jogger, or simply want to enjoy a morning walk with family and friends, this event is for you. Every step you take helps make a difference in the lives of widows, orphans, and vulnerable families both here in Stanly County, NC, and around the world.
Race Information
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Locust Town Center, Locust, NC
Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)
Registration
$25 through October 7, 2026
$35 beginning October 8, 2026 through race day
Packet Pickup
Friday, November 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Greater Grounds Coffee
103 Locust Ave. Locust, NC 28097
Race-day packet pickup will also be available before the race.
Awards
Medals will be awarded to:
- Top 3 Overall Male Finishers
- Top 3 Overall Female Finishers
- Top 3 Male Finishers (Under 15)
- Top 3 Female Finishers (Under 15)
Race Shirts
The Top 10 overall finishers will receive a FREE Faith Alive Ministries 5K T-shirt!
Additional race T-shirts will be available for purchase on race day while supplies last.
Why We Run
Every registration directly supports the ministry of Faith Alive Ministries, helping provide care, encouragement, and hope to widows and orphans both locally in Stanly County, NC, and around the world.
By participating, you're doing more than completing a race—you are helping meet practical needs, sharing the love of Jesus, and making a lasting impact in the lives of those who need it most.
Thank you for partnering with us as we Run for Hope and Care for Widows & Orphans.
We look forward to seeing you at the starting line!
Contact Form
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Event Location
Locust Town Center
186 Ray Kennedy Dr.
Locust, NC 28097 US
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