Jessica Meredith Jacobsen Memorial 5k and Fun Walk

🏃‍♀️Event Overview

In memory of Jessica Meredith Jacobsen, the Knights of Columbus Council # 4011 (Father O’Neill Council) has organized the 18th Annual Jessica Meredith Jacobsen Memorial 5K Run and Fun Walk on September 20, 2025, at 8:00 AM. In addition to memorializing Jessica Meredith Jacobsen, who died tragically in 2007 as a result of intimate partner violence, the event also supports:

• House of Ruth Maryland: Learn more at their website.
• Immaculate Conception School: Tuition Assistance Fund details can be found here.
• Fr. O’Neill Charities: More information is available here.

📍Race Details

The race and walk will begin at our host school, Immaculate Conception School, in Towson, MD, at 8:00 AM.

• Course: The race and walk will follow the same course as last year.
• Virtual Option: A virtual race option is available for participants seeking flexibility.

🕓T-Shirt and Bib Pickup

T-shirt and bib pickup will be on September 18th and September 19th at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 616 W. Seminary Ave, Lutherville, MD 21093, between 3:00-7:00 PM.

🅿️Parking Information

Free parking for the event will be available in the garage on Ware Ave. on race day.

📝Registration Details

Online registration for the 5K and Fun Walk will close at 8:00 PM on 9/19/25.

• Race Day Registration: Limited race day registration on 9/20/25 will be available until 7:30 AM.
• Registration Guarantee: After this time, we cannot guarantee your registration.
• Donation Acceptance: Donations will be accepted after 9/20/25.

👕T-Shirt Guarantee

A t-shirt with the Knight logo is guaranteed for those who register by September 6, 2025. Registrations after this date will not receive a t-shirt.

🏆Awards

Awards include cash prizes of $100, $50, and $25 for the top 3 female and male overall finishers. Age group medals will be awarded to the top male and female finishers.

🤝Event Sponsors

Please support the sponsors of our race:

• T Rowe Price
• Mariner Finance
• JA Healthcare Services
• Verdence Capital Advisors
• Hollenshade's Auto Service
• Notre Dame Prep

📧Sponsorship Opportunities

To learn how to become a sponsor of the race, please email Dan Yardley at jmj5kwalk@gmail.com. There are multiple levels, with various rewards for each level. Sponsorships are tax deductible when paid to Fr. O’Neill Charities directly. Registrations and donations are not tax-deductible.

📸Share Your Experience

Share your photos or videos on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/JMJ5K) of your memories of Jessica, photos of you completing your run or walk, or showing off your race t-shirt!

We'd love for you to submit your results so you can see how you compare with other participants! You can also share your photos after submitting your results.