Jessica Meredith Jacobsen Memorial 5k and Fun Walk
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Towson, Maryland
- Price $43.40 - $48.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the uplifting 18th Annual Jessica Meredith Jacobsen Memorial 5K Run and Fun Walk on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Towson, Baltimore! Kicking off at 8:00 AM from the Immaculate Conception School, this event not only honors the memory of Jessica Meredith Jacobsen, who tragically lost her life in 2007, but also supports vital local charities including House of Ruth Maryland and the Immaculate Conception School Tuition Assistance Fund. Participants can choose between a lively 5K run or a fun walk, as well as a virtual race option for those seeking flexibility.
Don't miss your chance to make a difference while enjoying a morning of community spirit and healthy activity! Early registration ensures a commemorative t-shirt, and awards will be given for top finishers in both male and female categories. Remember to mark your calendar for t-shirt and bib pickup on September 18th and 19th, and take advantage of free parking on race day. Come out to support a worthy cause and connect with fellow participants as we create lasting memories together!
Don't miss your chance to make a difference while enjoying a morning of community spirit and healthy activity! Early registration ensures a commemorative t-shirt, and awards will be given for top finishers in both male and female categories. Remember to mark your calendar for t-shirt and bib pickup on September 18th and 19th, and take advantage of free parking on race day. Come out to support a worthy cause and connect with fellow participants as we create lasting memories together!
Organiser's Description
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.
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.
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