Jessica Meredith Jacobsen Memorial 5k and Fun Walk

Welcome to the 19th Annual Jessica Meredith Jacobsen Memorial 5k & Fun Walk! For nearly two decades, our community has gathered every September to turn a tragic loss into a powerful legacy of support. Whether you are chasing a personal best or enjoying a morning stroll with the family, your footsteps directly support the House of Ruth Maryland, ICS Tuition Assistance, and Father O’Neill Charities.

The race and walk will begin at our host school, Immaculate Conception School, in Towson, MD, at 8:00 AM. The race and walk will follow the same course as last year. We will also include a virtual race option for all participants who prefer the flexibility of participating when and where it is convenient for them. 

T-shirt and bib pickup will be on September 17th and September 18th at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 616 W. Seminary Ave, Lutherville, MD 21093, between 3:00-7:00 PM. 

Free parking for the event will be available in the garage on Ware Ave. on race day. 

Online registration for the 5K and Fun Walk will close at 8:00 PM on 9/18/26. Limited race day registration on 9/19/26 will be available until 7:30 AM. After this time, we cannot guarantee your registration. If you would like to donate to the race, donations will be accepted after 9/19/26. All registrations and donations are tax-deductible.

T-Shirt: A t-shirt with the Knight logo is guaranteed for those who register by September 5, 2026. Registrations after this date will not receive a t-shirt.

Awards: Cash prizes of $100, $50, and $25 for the top 3 female and male overall finishers. Age group medals will be awarded to the top male and female finishers.

Please support the sponsors of our race: T Rowe Price, Mariner Finance, JA Healthcare Services, Verdence Capital Advisors, Hollenshade's Auto Service, Notre Dame Prep, and David Ross Orthodontics.

To learn how to become a sponsor of the race, please email Dan Yardley at jmj5kwalk@gmail.com. There are multiple levels, with various rewards for each level. Sponsorships are tax-deductible. To make a tax-deductible donation, please mail a check made out to Fr. O'Neill Charities to P.O. Box 52, Lutherville, MD 21094-0052.  

Share your photos or videos on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/JMJ5K) of your memories of Jessica, photos of you completing your run or walk, or showing off your race t-shirt!

Join fellow runners on September 19, 2026 for the Jessica Meredith Jacobsen Memorial 5k and Fun Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Towson.