runsignup.com

2026 Jog Your Memory 5K Run and 1.5 Mile Walk for Alzheimer's

location_on

Needham, Massachusetts, United States

calendar_today 16 Oct, 2026 – 18 Oct, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $40.00

About the Event

Jog Your Memory 5K, Inc. was founded in 2014 by Jess Rice and her husband Bob. Since then, the Jog Your Memory Board has grown to eight, dedicated members, who are all-in to help fight Alzheimer's. The non-profit hosts a 5K race and walk every year out of Needham in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's research and caregiver reprieve. To date, they have raised over $2.35 million; for the past twelve years, 80% has gone to research, and 20% has been set aside for a Caregiver Grant - a reserve used for those caring for loved ones who might need a little extra incentive to get the help they need.

The 2026 5K run and 1.5-Mile walk for Alzheimer's will offer flexible options. Our 13th Annual race will be held in-person in Needham on Sunday, October 18th and a virtual option will be available for those who are unable to make our in-person event.

Find more information on our story here.

Races Offered

1.5 Mile Virtual Walk

Oct 16, 2026

straighten

Distance — 1.5 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

17:00

sell

$40.00

5K Virtual Run

Oct 16, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

17:00

sell

$40.00

1.5 Mile In-Person Walk

Oct 18, 2026

straighten

Distance — 1.5 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$40.00

5K In-Person Run

Oct 18, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$40.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Needham.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.7° / 17.8°

wb_sunny 5.8° / 15.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.0 /

water_drop 74.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.7° / 17.8°

wb_sunny 5.8° / 15.3°

air 11.0 km/h

water_drop 74.3%

About Needham

Learn more about the host city, Needham.

Needham is a town in Massachusetts, near Boston with a population of 32,000 (2020). Home to Olin College, it features a number of upscale and ethnic restaurants have turned it into a rather unlikely culinary destination.