JJ's Journey for a Cause - NC
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (June 6, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
JJ's Journey for a Cause - NC takes place in Wendell on June 5, 2027, with a 5-mile race (8 km) at 7:30 a.m., a 5K (3.1 miles) at 8:00 a.m. and a 1-mile kids' fun run at 9:00 a.m. The event is a fundraiser for First Candle, which supports the prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and bereaved families.
Activities for children ages 5 to 12 encourage the whole family to take part. Entertainment, music and snacks follow the races. Registration is required to guarantee participants' T-shirt sizes.
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Races nearby
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