Gabbert Park, Senatobia MS
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
🎉 Welcome to the Ernestine Jones Memorial Annual 5K Walk/Run
Join us in celebrating the enduring legacy of Ernestine Jones, a beacon of love, generosity, and community support. As we commemorate what would have been her 100th birthday, we honor a life dedicated to kindness and service.
❤️ Honoring a Legacy of Love and Giving
- Event Launch: Following her passing in July 2015, just shy of her 90th birthday, we launched this event in August 2016 as a tribute to her compassionate spirit and as a way to find solace in her loss.
- Community Growth: Over the years, this race has grown into more than just a 5K—it is a cherished tradition that unites our community in celebration, remembrance, and support.
🤝 A Community United
- Generosity Principle: Ernestine lived by the principle of open-hearted generosity, always ready to lend a hand, believing that acts of kindness create ripples that return when most needed.
- Event Purpose: This event embodies her spirit, offering an opportunity to give back, foster fellowship, and strengthen the bonds that make our community thrive.
🏃♀️ Join Us
- Participation: Be a part of the Ernestine Jones Memorial Annual 5K Walk/Run as we honor her 100th birthday and continue the legacy she left behind.
- Everyone Welcome: Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps keep her memory alive and supports a cause that truly makes a difference.
Let’s come together to celebrate kindness, community, and the joy of giving back. For more information, visit here.
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