Events
5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON
2K Walk - IN-PERSON
Description
CELEBRATE LIFE!
JJ Thomas was diagnosed with Leukemia on November 4, 2016. He was in 7th grade at Grizzell Middle School in Dublin, OH, playing football and soccer, doing well in school, and enjoying his friends. One phone call changed all of that. He spent the next year undergoing intense chemotherapy, having bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, and blood transfusions, unable to attend school, or have much interaction with the outside world as he often did not feel well and his immune system was very compromised. Throughout this time, JJ, along with his siblings Larkin and Zach, his parents, Luke and Michelle kept their faith and a positive attitude and did everything to FIGHT to beat cancer.
On March 2, 2020, JJ RANG THE BELL at Nationwide Children’s Hospital signifying the completion of his treatment. He and his family looked forward to living with less restriction and worry and getting out into the world more. The pandemic made that more difficult but due to JJ’s positive attitude and resilience he and his family found ways to enjoy life throughout the last year. We want to bring back the JJ STRONG 5K this year to celebrate life and raise money for Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Families for a Cure to give back after receiving so much. Please join us!
There will be options for both a 5K run/walk or a 2K walk providing something for everyone!
Please note: all those 18 & under registering for an in-person event will receive a $5 discount at check-out!
Additional Event Information
CELEBRATE LIFE!
Early Packet Pickup
Save time in line on race morning and pick up your race gear early! Stop in and visit the running and walking experts at Columbus Running Company in their Dublin location on Thursday, August 12 (10a-8p) or Friday, August 13 (10a-8p). Pick up your race shirt and bib number ahead of time, and while you're in check out the latest offerings in the sunglasses department to keep your eyes from getting overworked on race day. The first 250 registrants to pick up will receive a JJ STRONG commemorative bib number to run with.
Shipping
All virtual race participants will have their materials shipped to the address provided during registration. It is our expectation that shipping will take place from Dublin, Ohio, on Thursday, August 12.
Parking
There is plenty of parking at the Dublin Recreation Center. Please park first in the NW lots (west of the Rec Center) as these are closest to the event.
Awards & Post-Race
There will be no individual awards this year as the focus is community and togetherness. We will post all finish times on the race website, and we will announce the biggest teams at the race!
Kona Ice will be on site after the race selling cool treats!
Route Map
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the JJ STRONG 5K.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
