THE JOEY RUN 5K | 10K | 1 Mile Fun Run Hosted By Jenny Fann & The Gurus

Event Overview

• Event Name: The Joey Run
• Date: 2027-03-06
• Location: The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, Franklin, TN
• Event Types: 5K, 10K, 1 Mile Fun Run

About Joey

• In Memory: The Joey Run was created in memory of Joey Gootee, a beloved son, brother, family member, and friend whose life was lost to an overdose more than 10 years ago.
• Impact of Loss: Joey’s death forever changed our family. Addiction takes so much. It takes lives, steals time, breaks hearts, and leaves families carrying a loss that never completely goes away.
• Our Motivation: After experiencing that pain firsthand, we knew we wanted to do something that could help keep another individual and another family from experiencing the same thing.
• Purpose: That is why the Joey Run exists.

Community and Hope

• Annual Gathering: Each year, we come together not only to remember Joey but to shine a light into the darkness that so often surrounds addiction.
• Overcoming Stigma: Addiction can carry shame, silence, and stigma, but we believe there is hope.
• Possibility of Recovery: Recovery is possible, lives can be changed, and no one should have to walk that road alone.
• Supporting Efforts: Proceeds from the Joey Run support addiction recovery efforts, helping provide hope, resources, and opportunities for individuals working toward a life of recovery.

Community Involvement

• More Than Fundraising: But the Joey Run is about more than raising money. It’s about bringing our community together.
• Honoring Lives: It’s about remembering those we’ve lost, celebrating those who are fighting and those who are living in recovery, and supporting the families who love them.
• Encouragement: Whether you run, walk, volunteer, sponsor, or simply come out to support the event, you are helping us turn Joey’s story into something that can make a difference for someone else.
• Collective Action: Addiction has taken enough. Together, we can shine a light, offer hope, and help change the next family’s story.

Join Us

• Call to Action: Join us for the Joey Run and help us run for recovery, run for hope, and run in memory of Joey.
• Find Out More: For more details, visit this link.