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Corwin Nixon Park, Mason OH

Saturday, June 6th, 2026

LOVE like JJ 5K Run and Walk

Saturday, June 6, 2026 8:30 am

Corwin Nixon Park, Mason, OH

Event Overview

On June 6, 2026 we will be hosting our Annual LOVE like JJ 5k to benefit LOVE like JJ! This year’s event will again have both In Person and Virtual options, you can walk or run - however and wherever it works best for you! Our event was created to celebrate JJ's bright light, and fundraise so LOVE like JJ can continue spreading joy and supporting children in our community.

Benefit

Proceeds: Race proceeds will go to support the great work of LoveLikeJJ, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Mission: Love like JJ believes the best investment we can make is in our children and to ensure they all have fulfilled basic needs and the opportunity to succeed.
Community Engagement: Their goal is to engage the local community and to provide practical support to bring lasting improvements to their lives.
Impact: Money raised through the LOVE like JJ 5k will go toward continuing to support these initiatives.

Details

Registration: Everyone who registers by May 13, 2026 will receive a special LOVE like JJ 5k 2026 performance t-shirt.
Event Activities: The In Person 5k will have music, drinks and snacks, and an opportunity to support our sponsors.
Kids Activities: Kids who register will enjoy fun activities and will receive 1 FREE Italian Ice from Chill Out Truck.
Event Timeline:
- 7:30am: Check-in Opens
- 8:20am: Race Line Up and Announcements
- 8:30am: 5k Begins, staggered start time: 8:30am - Competitive Runners and 8:33am - Leisure Runners and Walkers
- 9:30: Winners Announced

Staggered Start Time

LOVE like JJ feels fortunate that our event draws all levels of athletes. To assist participants in achieving their desired race time, new this year the LOVE like JJ 5k will have a staggered race start time.

Additional Information

Learn More: To learn more about the LOVE like JJ you can visit our website: www.lovelikejj.org
5k Updates: Make sure you visit our 5k page for the most up to date information regarding the LOVE like JJ 5k: https://www.lovelikejj.org/5kforjj

Virtual Option

If you cannot make it to our In Person event, you can still support the event by doing your own 5K on your course. You can submit your time to our Virtual results page.

Registration Fee

Now through April 15, 2026: $30 for Adults. $20 for Kids 17 and under.
April 16 through Race Day: $35 for Adults. $25 for Kids 17 and under.
Everyone who registers by May 13, 2026 will receive a special LOVE like JJ 5k 2026 shirt. Please note, early registration date has been established to ensure t-shirts are received in a timely manner for printing and distribution prior to race day. Any registration after May 13 is not guaranteed a t-shirt.

Chip Timing

This year's 5K event will be timed using MyLaps Disposable bib tags. The chip will be on the bib number. No need to turn in pull tags or return the timing chip.

Online Registration

You may sign up through race day online from your computer, tablet or smart phone. Note: All registrations will be online only, this includes race day.