Join us in supporting Julie’s Pink Warrior Project at the JOSC race series bonus race, the Miles for Mammos 5k on Saturday, October 17, 2026!
Julie's Pink Warrior Project provides free screening mammograms to the uninsured and underinsured in our community. Money raised from this race go directly to funding those free mammograms.
This flat, fast race kicks off at 9am after an energizing warmup. This course is perfect for walkers and runners of all ages and abilities and is stroller friendly! Around the halfway point is a water station to hydrate you as you make your way to the finish line. Coming up the final stretch you will be greeted by cheers from spectators and fellow runners. You’ll receive a finishers medal after crossing the finish line and be able to refuel with the delicious post-race snacks!
Don’t forget to take a celebratory photo and tag us in it!
This year's Miles for Mammos 5k will be held on October 17, 2026, at 9AM, at the Jacksonville Commons. Prices are as follows: 5K-Early Bird Pricing $25 until January 1, 2026; $35 until Oct 1, 2026; $40 Oct 1 through 17, 2026. Kids 5 & Under-Free (no shirt/medal; shirt and medal add on for $10.00), Virtual Run-Early Bird Pricing $25 until January 1, 2026; $35 through October 17, 2026 (includes medal). OMH Employees and their families receive a discounted rate with discount code.
New for this year! Bring your furry friend, and donate $5.00 for a bandana, courtesy of our partners at CureChief! *All dogs must remain on a leash*
Race packets pick up will be announced closer to the event.
All proceeds from our Miles for Mammos 5K benefit Julie's Pink Warrior Project, which provides free screening mammograms to individuals in Onslow County that are under insured or uninsured.
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$0.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — Kids 5 and Under (Shirt/Medal)
Type — Running
09:00
$10.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Jacksonville.
Learn more about the host city, Jacksonville.
Jacksonville is the county seat of Onslow County, North Carolina. The home of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River. Jacksonville is in North Carolina's Inner Banks region, approximately a one hour away from the "Port City" Wilmington.
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