Jessica Meredith Jacobsen Memorial 5k and Fun Walk
About this race
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!
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5k Run
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Walking
Fun Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Towson, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 7:08 PM local time (EDT) in Towson on September 19, 2026 — 12h 17m of daylight.
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2026 results — Jessica Meredith Jacobsen Memorial 5k and Fun Walk
5k Run · 158 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Ford | 17:52 | 5:45 /mi |
| 2 | David McDonnell | 18:08 | 5:50 /mi |
| 3 | Nate Praay | 19:05 | 6:09 /mi |
| 4 | Am Finein | 19:06 | 6:09 /mi |
| 5 | Landry Waters | 19:58 | 6:25 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 13 Towson events
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