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JMB Memorial Run

Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 8:00 AM EST

Location
Deep Run, NC
3355 Old Highway 11, 28525
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Run or walk to honor Joe Mike Baker's memory and support local high school scholarships, continuing a legacy of community giving.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • Beginner Friendly
  • For a Cause

This memorial race honors Joe Mike Baker, who loved running and his community. The event raises money for scholarships for high school seniors who plan to give back to their community, continuing Joe Mike's legacy. Since 2016, over $34,000 in scholarships have been awarded to South Lenoir High School students. Join family and friends to run, walk, or volunteer, fostering fellowship while supporting a meaningful cause in the southern Lenoir County area.

What to expect

  • Participate in a meaningful 5K run or fun run.
  • Contribute to scholarships for local high school seniors.
  • Awards for top male and female in each age group.

Standout details

  • Honors Joe Mike Baker's memory
  • Supports local high school scholarships
  • Over $34,000 awarded to students
  • Awards for top age group finishers

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, Nov 7, 8:00 AM EST · From $22.65

    Opens Feb 25, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Nov 7, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

  • 5K

    Sat, Nov 7, 8:00 AM EST · From $33.35

    Opens Feb 25, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Nov 7, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

Vibe Check

Easygoing

The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

This memorial race is held in memory of Joe Mike Baker. Joe Mike lived and worked in the Sandy Bottom Community. He had many hobbies such as bowling, hunting, fishing and sports; however, he fell in love with running. At the time of his accidental death in September 2014, he was training for his first half marathon. As a tribute and to honor his memory, family and friends organized the JMB Memorial 5K and Fun Run to raise money for scholarships for high school seniors who plan to use their education to give back to their community just as Joe Mike did. Through the generous donations of the sponsors and commitment of the runners and volunteers, since 2016, the JMB Memorial 5K and Fun Run has awarded more than $34,000.00 in scholarships to 37 South Lenoir High School students.

This year’s JMB Memorial 5K and Fun Run will be held at South Lenoir High School on Saturday, November 7th at 8:00am. Please make plans to come out and run, walk or volunteer and fellowship with us as we remember Joe Mike and the wonderful things, he did for the southern Lenoir County area. Thank you in advance for your time and support of this amazing event. For more information check out our Facebook page at JMB Memorial 5K and Fun Run.

Awards presented to top male & female for each age group (13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)

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