JJ's Journey for a Cause
- Date Sun 1st June 2025 - Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 12:00AM EDT
- Location Wendell, North Carolina
- Price Free - $33.35
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for JJ's Journey for a Cause, taking place from June 1st to June 7th, 2025, in the charming town of Wendell, Wake! This heartfelt event is dedicated to celebrating the life of JJ, a precious little angel, on what would have been his 4th birthday. Participants can join in a spirited 5K run or walk on Saturday, June 7th, starting at 9:30 a.m., with a special Kids Fun Run (Color Run) kicking off at 9:00 a.m. for children aged 5-12.
This uplifting occasion not only promotes physical activity but also supports a vital cause, with all proceeds benefiting First Candle, an organization devoted to preventing SIDS and supporting bereaved families. After the race, stick around for a festive celebration featuring music, snacks, balloons, and entertainment! With a registration fee of just $30, you can make a difference while honoring JJ's legacy. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this meaningful event—sign up today and join the movement #forJJ!
This uplifting occasion not only promotes physical activity but also supports a vital cause, with all proceeds benefiting First Candle, an organization devoted to preventing SIDS and supporting bereaved families. After the race, stick around for a festive celebration featuring music, snacks, balloons, and entertainment! With a registration fee of just $30, you can make a difference while honoring JJ's legacy. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this meaningful event—sign up today and join the movement #forJJ!
Organiser's Description
Join us in celebrating our sweet angel's 4th birthday! We can't think of any better way to honor JJ than to participate in a 5K in his memory. Doesn't matter if you run or walk, just get outside and move your feet #forJJ! We invite you to stay and hang out after the race to celebrate JJ's birthday - we will have music, snacks, balloons, and entertainment!
All proceeds will go to First Candle, an organization that works to help bereaved families and hoping to bring an end to SIDS.
In November of 2021 we unexpectedly lost our 5 month old son, JJ. He was a perfectly healthy and happy baby, thriving and enjoying life. What started as a typical Friday morning for our family changed completely when we got the call that JJ had gone down for his morning nap at daycare and did not wake up.
We did everything we were supposed to do and unfortunately have no answers to what caused this tragedy. To honor our son and in hopes to help prevent this from happening to other families in the future, we are working to raise money for research for SIDS.
RACE DETAILS
Cost: $30 per person
**_Price increase 30 days prior to race day_**
Ages 5 and under: Free (won't receive a bib for timing)
Kids Fun Run (Color Run)
This year we will be adding a kids fun run as a part of our event. This race will be geared towards elementary school-aged kids, ideally ages 5-12. It will take place on a much shorter course (less than one mile). Kids will be sprinkled with color powder while running to create a fun "color run" experience!! This event will be capped at 50 participants to ensure that we have enough color powder for all runners.
Use the link below to sign up for the kids fun run:
Click here to sign up [https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/we8sut2]
AWARDS
Awards this year are being presented by Pace Yourself Run Company! A new local running store in Wendell, NC.
Awards will be presented to:
* Top 3 male & female finishers overall
* Top male & female finisher in each age division
***DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR GUARANTEED TSHIRT SIZE IS MAY 9, 2025!!!***
_PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!!_
We will need to have everyone's requested shirt sizes about a month in advance in order to know how many of each size to order and allow time for production.
Sizes Available: Adult S-XL, Youth XS-XL.
PACKET PICK UP
There will be two options for packet pick up prior to race day. The first packet pick up will be held Thursday June 5th from 5-7 p.m. at Pace Yourself run store in downtown Wendell. The second packet pick up will be held Friday June 6th from 5-8 p.m. at the Farmhouse Cafe in Wendell Falls. If you are not able to attend either of the pre-race packet pick up dates we will also be offering packet pick up on race day but you _MUST ARRIVE EARLY_!
Race will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday June 7th. Packet pick up will be from 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Kids fun run will begin at 9:00 a.m. - 30 minutes prior to the start of the 5K.
Virtual 5K:
We will also be offering a virtual option for people who would like to participate in JJ's Journey but are not local. You will complete your 3.1 miles anytime between June 1st - June 7th and submit your time to the RaceJoy app. Please note there will be an additional fee to cover shipping cost for T-shirt.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @JJSJOURNEYFORACAUSE AND TAG US IN YOUR POSTS USING #RUN4JJ !!!
All proceeds will go to First Candle, an organization that works to help bereaved families and hoping to bring an end to SIDS.
In November of 2021 we unexpectedly lost our 5 month old son, JJ. He was a perfectly healthy and happy baby, thriving and enjoying life. What started as a typical Friday morning for our family changed completely when we got the call that JJ had gone down for his morning nap at daycare and did not wake up.
We did everything we were supposed to do and unfortunately have no answers to what caused this tragedy. To honor our son and in hopes to help prevent this from happening to other families in the future, we are working to raise money for research for SIDS.
RACE DETAILS
Cost: $30 per person
**_Price increase 30 days prior to race day_**
Ages 5 and under: Free (won't receive a bib for timing)
Kids Fun Run (Color Run)
This year we will be adding a kids fun run as a part of our event. This race will be geared towards elementary school-aged kids, ideally ages 5-12. It will take place on a much shorter course (less than one mile). Kids will be sprinkled with color powder while running to create a fun "color run" experience!! This event will be capped at 50 participants to ensure that we have enough color powder for all runners.
Use the link below to sign up for the kids fun run:
Click here to sign up [https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/we8sut2]
AWARDS
Awards this year are being presented by Pace Yourself Run Company! A new local running store in Wendell, NC.
Awards will be presented to:
* Top 3 male & female finishers overall
* Top male & female finisher in each age division
***DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR GUARANTEED TSHIRT SIZE IS MAY 9, 2025!!!***
_PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!!_
We will need to have everyone's requested shirt sizes about a month in advance in order to know how many of each size to order and allow time for production.
Sizes Available: Adult S-XL, Youth XS-XL.
PACKET PICK UP
There will be two options for packet pick up prior to race day. The first packet pick up will be held Thursday June 5th from 5-7 p.m. at Pace Yourself run store in downtown Wendell. The second packet pick up will be held Friday June 6th from 5-8 p.m. at the Farmhouse Cafe in Wendell Falls. If you are not able to attend either of the pre-race packet pick up dates we will also be offering packet pick up on race day but you _MUST ARRIVE EARLY_!
Race will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday June 7th. Packet pick up will be from 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Kids fun run will begin at 9:00 a.m. - 30 minutes prior to the start of the 5K.
Virtual 5K:
We will also be offering a virtual option for people who would like to participate in JJ's Journey but are not local. You will complete your 3.1 miles anytime between June 1st - June 7th and submit your time to the RaceJoy app. Please note there will be an additional fee to cover shipping cost for T-shirt.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @JJSJOURNEYFORACAUSE AND TAG US IN YOUR POSTS USING #RUN4JJ !!!
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.35 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$33.35
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Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.35 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.35
Complete your 3.1 miles anytime between June 1-7 and submit your time to the RaceJoy app (deadline to submit time by June 7 at 9:30 a.m.) -
Kids Fun Run
Sat 7th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
Fun run designed for kids ages 5-12 years old. **Untimed** Run as may laps as you can in the 20 minute period. (one lap ~0.33 miles) Medal awarded to all participants!
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