JSF Memorial 5k
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Edinburg, Texas
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring JSF Memorial 5K on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Edinburg, Hidalgo! This uplifting event honors the life and legacy of Joey Elissetche, who bravely fought against Cholangiocarcinoma. The race takes place during Liver Cancer Awareness Month, shining a light on the struggles faced by those impacted by liver cancers. Participants can choose to run or walk the 5K course, with an early start time of 7:30 a.m. at Rancho Guadalupe 3 1/2 Big 5.
By taking part in this event, you’ll not only commemorate Joey's journey but also support the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation in its mission to raise awareness and advance research. Whether you choose to participate in person for just $25 (with prices increasing after September 11) or opt for a virtual experience, your involvement makes a difference. We encourage everyone to wear shirts in honor of loved ones affected by liver cancer, creating a powerful display of unity and action. Let’s come together to transform grief into purpose and make a lasting impact in our community!
By taking part in this event, you’ll not only commemorate Joey's journey but also support the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation in its mission to raise awareness and advance research. Whether you choose to participate in person for just $25 (with prices increasing after September 11) or opt for a virtual experience, your involvement makes a difference. We encourage everyone to wear shirts in honor of loved ones affected by liver cancer, creating a powerful display of unity and action. Let’s come together to transform grief into purpose and make a lasting impact in our community!
Organiser's Description
The JSF Memorial 5K honors the life and legacy of Joey Elissetchewho lost his short, courageous battle with Cholangiocarcinoma at just 30 years old. Diagnosed only 1 month before his passingfollowing 3 months of misdiagnosesJoeys story, like too many others, is a heartbreaking reminder of how this rare and aggressive cancer often goes undetected until its too late.
Held during Liver Cancer Awareness Month, this event honors not only Joey, but all those who have been impacted by forms of liver cancers like Cholangiocarcinoma. Together, we run to raise awareness, advance research, and bring hope to families in the Valley and beyond.
Whether you run, walk, or simply show up in solidarity, your participation helps support the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation and brings vital attention to a disease too often overlookedespecially in communities like the Valley.
We encourage all participants and families to wear shirts in honor of loved ones affected by cholangiocarcinoma, liver cancer, and its many forms. Lets come together in remembrance, unity, and actionas we transform grief into purpose and love into lasting impact.
male sign 5K Race Details female sign
Date of Race: October 11, 2025
alarm clock Start Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Rancho Guadalupe 3 1/2 Big 5, Edinburg, TX 78541
Prices:
$25 male sign In-Person 5K
$30 Virtual
$35 Virtual (Mailed)
warning Price Increase after 9/11:
$30 male sign In-Person 5K
$35 Virtual
$40 Virtual (Mailed)
Shirt Deadline: September 14, 2025 Dont miss out!
Held during Liver Cancer Awareness Month, this event honors not only Joey, but all those who have been impacted by forms of liver cancers like Cholangiocarcinoma. Together, we run to raise awareness, advance research, and bring hope to families in the Valley and beyond.
Whether you run, walk, or simply show up in solidarity, your participation helps support the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation and brings vital attention to a disease too often overlookedespecially in communities like the Valley.
We encourage all participants and families to wear shirts in honor of loved ones affected by cholangiocarcinoma, liver cancer, and its many forms. Lets come together in remembrance, unity, and actionas we transform grief into purpose and love into lasting impact.
male sign 5K Race Details female sign
Date of Race: October 11, 2025
alarm clock Start Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Rancho Guadalupe 3 1/2 Big 5, Edinburg, TX 78541
Prices:
$25 male sign In-Person 5K
$30 Virtual
$35 Virtual (Mailed)
warning Price Increase after 9/11:
$30 male sign In-Person 5K
$35 Virtual
$40 Virtual (Mailed)
Shirt Deadline: September 14, 2025 Dont miss out!
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$27.50
Sign up by 9/11 to receive JSF Medal & T-shirt. After 9/11 we cannot guarantee you we will have any extra available. Race Items: JSF Medal & T-shirt (by 9/11) and Timing Bib included. You can pick up these items at one of our packet pick up locations. AFTER raceday or packet pick up. Race items are NOT guaranteed. -
5K Virtual
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
Sign up by 9/11 to receive JSF Medal & T-shirt. After 9/11 we cannot guarantee you we will have any extra available. Can't attend in person? We've got you covered! If you're in South Texas, you'll be able to pick up your race items at one of our local packet pick up spots. Running Virtually means you won't attend the race but you can complete your 5K whenever and wherever it works best for you! This option is only if you cannot attend the race but want to participate at your own time. -
5K Virtual Mailed
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
Don't live near South Texas but want to participate in your city? We Will have the medal, shirt, and bib mailed straight to you. Now you can complete your 5K whenever and wherever it works best for you! This option is only if you can't attend the race or packet pick up.
JSF Memorial 5k
