
From the Organizer
Grab your crew, lace up your sneakers, and come be part of something bigger than a race…
The Jadon Strong 5K Run/Walk is where community, purpose, and GOOD vibes come together
📅 Saturday, May 16
📍 Laurel Acres Park, Mt. Laurel, NJ
(10145 S. Church St., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054)
🕘 Race kicks off at 9:15 AM
📝 Check-in starts at 8:30 AM
🏅 The first 50 finishers will receive a finisher medal. Awards will be given to the top male and female racers.
💛 A beautiful scenic course you’ll enjoy
🎶 Feel-good energy + amazing people
👟 Walk it, jog it, or RUN it - Your pace, your way
🙌 A powerful cause that truly matters
This is more than a finish line. This event supports children and families facing pediatric brain cancer in NJ & PA.
The Jadon Strong Foundation, founded in 2022, was created in honor of Jadon, who bravely battled glioblastoma for 13 months. What began as unimaginable loss became a mission to turn grief into purpose.
Today, we support families facing pediatric brain cancer across New Jersey and Philadelphia by providing:
Because no family should fight alone.
So every step you take…
Every dollar you give…
Makes a real impact.
Don’t wait. 🚨 THIS is your sign to register 🚨 www.runsignup.com/jadonstrong5k
Click the DONATE FREELY button at the top of the page. You will have the option to:
Let’s show up STRONG
Let’s show up TOGETHER
Let’s show up for the kids
Because when we come together… we make a difference.
Individual Fundraiser
Consider turning your run into a fundraiser! Here's how:
1. Register as a runner by clicking the REGISTER TODAY tab.
2. Then visit the Become a Fundraiser page
3. Create a name for your fundraising goal (e.g., "Jadon's 5k Supporters," "Jadon's Friends," "We Care").
4. Set your desired fundraising goal for the 5K.
5. Create a custom URL for your fundraiser.
6. Personalize it with a picture.
7. Share your fundraiser on social media, and don't forget to tag #JadonStrong5K @jadonstrongfoundation.
Team Fundraiser
Recruit family, friends, co-workers, church groups, etc. Then follow these steps:
1. You'll be prompted to create a team when you register.
2. If you've already registered and want to create a team, click this LINK and scroll down for instructions.
3. Come up with a unique team name.
4. Create your custom Team URL page and share it to recruit members.
5. Personalize your team page with pictures, banners, or logos.
6. Share your unique team page URL to recruit effortlessly.
The Jadon Strong Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit public charity (EIN 881119350)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadonstrongfoundation
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jadonstrongfoundation
Proudly sponsored by the Moorestown Education Association (MEA)
*Timing and Event Management provided by TNT Event Management*
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Jadon Strong Foundation Annual 5K Run/Walk
May 16, 2026