In memory of Jessica Meredith Jacobsen, the Knights of Columbus Council # 4011 (Father ONeill Council) has organized the 18th Annual Jessica Meredith Jacobsen Memorial 5K Run and Fun Walk on September 20, 2025, at 8:00 AM. In addition to memorializing Jessica Meredith Jacobsen, who died tragically in 2007 as a result of intimate partner violence, the event also supports House of Ruth Maryland [https://hruth.org/], the Immaculate Conception School [https://www.theimmaculate.org/school/] Tuition Assistance Fund, and Fr. ONeill Charities [https://www.4011knights.org/charities].



The race and walk will begin at our host school, Immaculate Conception School [https://www.theimmaculate.org/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 18TH AND SEPTEMBER 19TH 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 9/19/25. Limited race day registration on 9/20/25 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 9/20/25.



T-Shirt: A t-shirt with the Knight logo is guaranteed for those who register by September 6, 2025. 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 OUR NEW SPONSOR THIS YEAR, DAVID ROSS ORTHODONTICS.



To learn how to become a sponsor of the race, please email Dan Yardley at [email protected]. There are multiple levels, with various rewards for each level. Sponsorships are tax-deductible when paid to Fr. O'Neill Charities directly. 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. _REGISTRATIONS AND DONATIONS ARE NOT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE_.

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!

We'd love for you to submit your results so you can see how you compare with other participants! You can also share your photos after submitting your results.