Run for Jude 5k

  • Date Sat 25th April 2026
  • Time 8:30AM EDT
  • Location Clarksville, Maryland
  • Price $38.10 - $43.40
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Run for Jude 5K taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in the vibrant community of Clarksville, Howard. This inspiring event pays tribute to the courageous Jude Jawhar, who fought valiantly against Osteosarcoma and dreamed of becoming a nurse to help other children facing similar challenges.

Participants of all ages are invited to join in this uplifting race, where 100% of registrations and donations will directly benefit the Jude Jawhar Foundation. Your participation will support vital pediatric oncology research at Johns Hopkins Hospital and fund the Jude Jawhar Scholarship for General Nursing at Towson University, ensuring that Jude's legacy continues to inspire future healthcare professionals. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor Jude's memory while making a meaningful impact in the fight against childhood cancer. Join us for a day of community, compassion, and camaraderie!

Organiser's Description

The RUN FOR JUDE 5K honors the memory of JUDE JAWHAR, who bravely battled Osteosarcoma for four years before passing away at the age of 18. Despite spending much of her teenage years undergoing multiple surgeries and chemotherapy treatments, Jude remained an extremely motivated individual who had hopes of becoming a nurse to help other children going through a similar situation.



To honor her legacy, 100% OF PARTICIPANT REGISTRATIONS AND DONATIONS go directly to the JUDE JAWHAR FOUNDATION, which supports:



JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY RESEARCH
Dedicated to advancing treatments and finding a cure for childhood cancer, this organization relies on community donations to fund groundbreaking research and provide critical care for young patients.



THE JUDE JAWHAR SCHOLARSHIP FOR GENERAL NURSING AT TOWSON UNIVERSITY
Created to celebrate Judes dream of becoming a nurse, this scholarship provides financial assistance to future nurses at Towson University, helping them pursue careers in healthcare.



Join us in celebrating Judes legacy and making a difference in the lives of children battling cancer.



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Races

  • Run for Jude 5k

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 25th April 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS 16 FEB
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  • Run for Jude VIRTUAL 5k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    $38.10

    OPENS 16 FEB
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River Hill High School, 12101 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, 21029, MD, United States

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