March 14th - 21st, 2021

Join Us

We invite you to join us to run, walk, bike, swim, or hike 5K, from anywhere in the world!  It is a great way to get moving and connect virtually with family and friends, while supporting the Northern Virginia Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. This is an event benefiting the Cameron Dudley Book Scholarship and the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI).  In addition to supporting these great organizations, runners will also receive a commorative race bib and thank you gift from the Northern Virginia Chapter.  

Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2 – 19, dedicated to nurturing future African American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty. More than 11,000 active members in 238 chapters implement annual program activities to strengthen local communities. For 55 years, the mothers of the Northern Virginia Chapter have served the Fairfax County and broader Northern Virginia community through partnerships to support education, eliminate hunger and provide uplift for families.  

NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI is proud to partner with Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Starting in 2017, together our organizations strive to provide education and increase mental health awareness in African American communities.  

The Cameron Dudley Book Scholarship fund was set up in memory of Cameron Dudley, a Westfield High School student, and Northern Virginia Chapter Jack and Jill Teen who was tragically killed in an automobile accident during the summer while he was a student there. The need-based scholarships in the amount of $500 are awarded to promising minority university students to help cover the cost of books or fees for the recipients.  The Northern Virginia Chapter of Jack and Jill is proud to continually support this scholarship each year.

Considering a Donation? 

If you don’t feel comfortable with a 5K, don’t worry run, walk, ride for as long as you are comfortable.  If you still don’t want to commit to the race please consider a donation directly to the Northern Virginia Chapter, NAMI, and/or NAMI.  

Considering Sponsorship? 

There are three ways to support the Northern Virginia Jack and Jill 5K Your Way - Run, Walk, Ride:  purchasing a sponsorship package, in-kind donations, or donating money directly toward the cause. The sponsorship details and benefits are listed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RRbq3emL_qvAOatMxF2k_kw3UPdWF2PJ/view?usp=sharing

What is a 5K Your Way?

Our 5k your way is a race that you complete wherever you would like- however you like.  Pick your day or days between March 14 and 21, and choose your own route in your neighborhood or favorite park and run, walk, bike, swim or hike 5k to complete the virtual race.  Don't forget to keep your time and log the results when you finish.