Events
Youth Discount
Youth Discount
Place
Corwin-Nixon Park. Parking lot near the ball fields.
Youth Discount
All kids 17 and under receive a $5 discount for the 5K registration. Discount will be applied at checkout.
Description
LOVE like JJ 5K Run and Walk
Saturday, June 6, 2026 8:30 am
Corwin Nixon Park, Mason, OH
On June 6, 2026 we will be hosting our Annual LOVE like JJ 5k to benefit LOVE like JJ! This year’s event will again have both In Person and Virtual options, you can walk or run - however and wherever it works best for you! Our event was created to celebrate JJ's bright light, and fundraise so LOVE like JJ can continue spreading joy and supporting children in our community.
Benefit:
Race proceeds will go to support the great work of LoveLikeJJ, a 501(c)(3) organization. Love like JJ believes the best investment we can make is in our children and to ensure they all have fulfilled basic needs and the opportunity to succeed. Their goal is to engage the local community and to provide practical support to bring lasting improvements to their lives.
Money raised through the LOVE like JJ 5k will go toward continuing to support these initiatives.
Details:
Everyone who registers by May 13, 2026 will receive a special LOVE like JJ 5k 2026 performance t-shirt.
The In Person 5k will have music, drinks and snacks, and an opportunity to support our sponsors. Kids who register will enjoy fun activities and will receive 1 FREE Italian Ice from Chill Out Truck. An estimated timeline for the In Person event is below:
7:30am: Check-in Opens
8:20am: Race Line Up and Announcements
8:30am: 5k Begins, staggered start time
8:30am - Competitive Runners
8:33am- Leisure Runners and Walkers
9:30: Winners Announced
LOVE like JJ feels fortunate that our event draws all levels of athletes. To assist participants in achieving their desired race time, new this year the LOVE like JJ 5k will have a staggered race start time:
To learn more about the LOVE like JJ you can visit our website: www.lovelikejj.org
Make sure you visit our 5k page for the most up to date information regarding the LOVE like JJ 5k: https://www.lovelikejj.org/5kforjj
Virtual Option:
If you cannot make it to our In Person event, you can still support the event by doing your own 5K on your course. You can submit your time to our Virtual results page.
Registration fee:
Now through April 15, 2026: $30 for Adults. $20 for Kids 17 and under.
April 16 through Race Day: $35 for Adults. $25 for Kids 17 and under.
Everyone who registers by May 13, 2026 will receive a special LOVE like JJ 5k 2026 shirt. Please note, early registration date has been established to ensure t-shirts are received in a timely manner for printing and distribution prior to race day. Any registration after May 13 is not guaranteed a t-shirt.
Chip Timing: This year's 5K event will be timed using MyLaps Disposable bib tags. The chip will be on the bib number. No need to turn in pull tags or return the timing chip.
The 5K will include chip timing.
You may sign up through race day online from your computer, tablet or smart phone.
Note: All registrations will be online only, this includes race day
Early Packet Pick up and Check-in:
TBD
Location of Start/Finish:
Follow this link to take you to the Start/Finish area.
https://goo.gl/maps/Ud95XqqrGHmsp58t5
Course Map
Open the attached PDF to view the course map.
We will assemble, start and finish at the parking lot near the ballfields in Corwin-Nixon Park..
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
Chip Timing
This year's 5K event will be timing using MyLaps Disposable bib tags. The chip will be on the bib number. No need to turn in pull tags or return the timing chip.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Directions
Corwin-Nixon Park. Parking lot near the ball fields.
