Jace's Journey 5K & Fun Run

JACE'S JOURNEY 5K & FUN RUN

BELLE JOHNSTON COMMUNITY CENTER, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026

5K STARTS AT 9:30 AM: FUN RUN STARTS AT 10:30 AM

Register now to be one of the 1st 100 finishers to get a custom medal.

EVENT OVERVIEW

• Mission: Join us for the 7th Annual Jace’s Journey 5K & Fun Run, a powerful community event dedicated to breaking the silence around stillbirth, pregnancy loss, and maternal health disparities.
• Community Involvement: This event brings together families, advocates, healthcare professionals, runners, walkers, and supporters to honor babies gone too soon while raising awareness.
• Founder's Intent: Founded in memory of Jace Alexander, Jace’s Journey works to eliminate disparities in maternal and infant health.
• Movement: The 5K & Fun Run is more than a race — it is a movement to ensure more mothers and babies survive and thrive.

STATS AND IMPACT

• Critical Issue: Stillbirth remains a critical public health issue in both North Carolina and across the United States.
• CDC Findings: Approximately 1 in 175 pregnancies in the U.S. ends in stillbirth, impacting nearly 21,000 families each year.
• Disparities: Black families continue to experience disproportionately higher rates of stillbirth and maternal health complications.
• Need for Awareness: Community education, early intervention, and equitable healthcare access remain essential to improving outcomes.

WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

• Various Roles: Participants can run, walk, volunteer, sponsor, or simply stand in solidarity with families impacted by pregnancy and infant loss.
• Funds Utilized: Funds raised support programs including bereavement support initiatives and community education.
• Advocacy: Your presence helps us continue the mission of Listening. Learning. Advocating.
• Make a Difference: Together, we can build awareness, strengthen support, and help save lives.

REGISTER NOW

Click here to register for Jace's Journey 5K & Fun Run.