Jogging for Jackson Memorial 5k Run/Walk

Saturday, April 29, 2023 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Henrico, Virginia

$27.50 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Join us for the second annual Jogging for Jackson Memorial 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Henrico! This uplifting event, starting at 9:00 am at Tuckahoe Middle School, is a heartfelt tribute to Mr. Jackson, the beloved band director who inspired countless students during his tenure from 2015 until his passing in summer 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Participants of all ages are invited to walk or run the 5K distance, celebrating Mr. Jackson's passion for music and community.

Your participation not only honors his legacy but also supports the Tuckahoe Middle School music department, with all proceeds directly benefiting the robust band program he established. Come out and be a part of this meaningful day filled with camaraderie, music, and remembrance while making a positive impact on future generations of musicians!

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Jogging for Jackson Memorial 5k Run/Walk

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM EDT

$27.50

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Organiser's description

Tuckahoe Middle School invites you to participate in the second annual "Jogging for Jackson Memorial 5K Run/ Walk". Mr. Jackson served as the band director at Tuckahoe Middle School from 2015 until his passing in the summer of 2022 after a short battle with cancer. Mr. Jackson's love for music lives on at Tuckahoe through his students and the robust band program that he created. Please help us honor Mr. Jackson's legacy by participating in this memorial event. The race will occur on Saturday, April 13th, at Tuckahoe Middle School beginning at 9:00 am. All money raised will be donated to the Tuckahoe Middle School music department in honor of Mr. Jackson and his work instilling a love for music in all of the students he taught.