Jace's 5k on the Runway for Warrior Jace Thompson

  • Date Sat 11th October 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location New London, North Carolina
  • Price $27.50
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Join us for an inspiring day at Jace's 5K on the Runway for Warrior Jace Thompson, taking place on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, at the Stanly County Airport in New London, NC. This exciting event features a vibrant 5K run, a 1K walk, and a virtual participation option, making it accessible for everyone, from seasoned athletes to families who want to support a noble cause. As October is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, participants are encouraged to wear green or gold in honor of Jace and to raise awareness for pediatric brain cancer, specifically Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG).

Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with camaraderie and personal triumphs! With awards for the top two male and female finishers in various age categories, there's plenty of motivation to challenge yourself and your friends. By participating, you'll not only create lasting memories but also contribute to vital research, treatment, and support for families affected by this aggressive form of brain cancer. Together, let's flood the runway with hope and resilience, showing those affected by DIPG that they are not alone in their fight! Secure your spot today and be a part of this incredible journey!

Organiser's Description

JACE'S 5K ON THE RUNWAY FOR WARRIOR JACE THOMPSON-DRIVE OUT DIPG-PEDIATRIC BRAIN CANCER

JACE'S 5K ON THE RUNWAY AT STANLY COUNTY AIRPORT!

5K, 1K WALK AND VIRTUAL OPTION!



WE WANT TO FLOOD THE RUNWAY WITH GREEN OR GOLD. WEAR YOUR GREEN OR GOLD IN HONOR OF JACE AND IN SUPPORT OF PEDIATRIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!



GEAR UP FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE CHALLENGE AND HELP DRIVE OUT DIPG AS WE PRESENT JACE'S 5K ON THE RUNWAY!

WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED ATHLETE, JOGGER, WALKER OR JUST WANT TO SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE, THIS 5K RUN/WALK IS FOR YOU!

DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO BE A PART OF AN EPIC JOURNEY FILLED WITH CAMARADERIE AND PERSONAL TRIUMPHS. CHALLENGE YOURSELF, CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS, AND LET'S CREATE MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME!

AWARDS!

TOP 2 FEMALE/MALE IN EACH CATEGORY! 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

REGISTER NOW AND SECURE YOUR SPOT!

When: October 11th, 2025 9:00 AM

Where: 43222 Lowder Aviation Parkway, New London, NC 28127

WE ARE LOOKING FOR ANY AMOUNT OF DONATION TO DRIVE SUPPORT RESEARCH, TREATMENT, AND CARE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DIFFUSE INTRINSIC PONTINE GLIOMA (DIPG). DIPG IS A DEVASTATING AND AGGRESSIVE FORM OF BRAIN CANCER THAT PRIMARILY AFFECTS YOUNG CHILDREN, AND IT'S TIME TO RALLY BEHIND THEM IN THEIR BATT

DIPG HAS A PROFOUND IMPACT ON YOUNG LIVES, BUT BY CONTRIBUTING TO THIS CAUSE, YOU CAN PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN MAKING A POSITIVE CHANGE. YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS WILL FUND CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH, SUPPORT MEDICAL FACILITIES, AND PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES NAVIGATING THE CHALLENGES OF THIS DISEASE.

TOGETHER, LET'S IGNITE HOPE AND RESILIENCE IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE FACING DIPG. YOUR KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY WILL MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THIS DEVASTATING CONDITION. LET'S COME TOGETHER AND SHOW THEM THEY ARE NOT ALONE IN THEIR FIGHT!

Races

  • Jace's 5k

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

  • 1k Walk

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

  • Virtual 5k

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    $27.50

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43222 Lowder Aviation Parkway, New London, 28127, NC, United States

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