Run for Joy 5k

Run for Joy 5k Run for Joy is a 5K race that supports mental health advocacy and wellness for health care trainees. She had a strong love for God and for people.

Mental health issues and su***de are becoming increasingly common among health care trainees and providers. Training programs are usually very rigorous, caring for patients is stressful, and those who care for others often feel that they can’t or shouldn’t admit that they need care themselves. Unfortunately, there is often a stigma associated with mental illness, and trainees may feel that admitti

ng that they struggle could damage their careers. Run for Joy seeks to combat this stigma and support the mental wellness of heath care trainees. Proceeds from the race help finance initiatives that enhance mental wellness and provide support for those needing mental health services. Donations and race proceeds are managed by Run for Joy, Inc, a charitable organization established for this purpose. Run for Joy was started after the tragic death of Katelyn Joy Beardsley. Katelyn was a vibrant young woman who brought immense joy to everyone who knew her. She was unapologetically authentic and could sit with people in their deepest sadness or laugh with them in their highest joys. Katelyn actively counseled and encouraged many others in the midst of their depression, and we know lives were preserved because of her. Katelyn also loved running, which was her favorite way to combat her own depression and anxiety. In the summer of 2018, Katelyn enrolled in the Nurse Anesthesia program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine to fulfill her life-long dream of becoming a CRNA. Unfortunately, that dream was never realized. On June 11, 2020, two months prior to graduation, Katelyn died by su***de. We will never know all the things that led to this tragic end to such a beautiful life. Because Katelyn was high functioning and upbeat, no one saw this coming. Data show that many others are struggling like Katelyn. Run for Joy seeks to bring help and awareness to this critical situation. Issue: Mental health advocacy and wellness for health care trainees

10/26/2025
Less than two weeks away from the 5th Annual Run for Joy 5k! 🏃🏽‍♀️ 🏃🏻 👟 There’s still time to sign up to run, walk or v...
10/15/2025

Less than two weeks away from the 5th Annual Run for Joy 5k! 🏃🏽‍♀️ 🏃🏻 👟

There’s still time to sign up to run, walk or volunteer ✅

➡️ www.runforjoyws.org

Sponsorship is such an important part of the event and we are especially thankful for continued sponsorship and support ...
10/04/2025

Sponsorship is such an important part of the event and we are especially thankful for continued sponsorship and support from local businesses like Cugino Forno!

Cugino Forno is a valued sponsor for the FIFTH year in a row. Their Winston-Salem location is also are our packet-pick up location (in the coal pit).

The triad would not be the same without their authentic Neapolitan-style pizza and wonderful atmosphere their restaurants provides. Check out all their locations at cuginoforno.com. 🍕

Thank you North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists for your continued support of our cause 👏🏼 🥇 Year number four...
10/04/2025

Thank you North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists for your continued support of our cause 👏🏼 🥇

Year number four as our esteemed title sponsor!

We couldn’t do this without you or our other valued sponsors and donors!

Learn more about the NCANA and all they do for NC CRNAs & SRNAs at www.ncana.com

Huge thank you to our friends in Minnesota for their support again this year (Terro Locco Running Store & MN Association...
10/01/2025

Huge thank you to our friends in Minnesota for their support again this year (Terro Locco Running Store & MN Association of Nurse Anesthetists).

On September 15th they held their second satellite Run for Joy and welcomed over 70 participants! They engaged in fellowship, and spread awareness about supporting mental health for frontline healthcare trainees.

We 🫶🏼 you all! 🏃🏽‍♀️

Our runners are strong in more ways than one! 💪🏽 👟 🩵 www.runforjoyws.org
10/01/2025

Our runners are strong in more ways than one!

💪🏽 👟 🩵

www.runforjoyws.org

It’s officially race month! Who’s hoping for a PR? Who is joining us for a walk this year? Sign up at www.runforjoyws.or...
10/01/2025

It’s officially race month!

Who’s hoping for a PR? Who is joining us for a walk this year?

Sign up at www.runforjoyws.org if you haven’t yet!

October 25th, 9am at Jamison Park

Option to run virtually the whole week before (select your own time) if you aren’t local.

The NCANA Run for Joy 5K is on Saturday October 25, 2025. It includes the following events: 5K and Virtual 5K.

Can’t wait to see you there, or cheer you on virtually! Link to register ➡️ www.runforjoyws.org
08/28/2025

Can’t wait to see you there, or cheer you on virtually!

Link to register ➡️ www.runforjoyws.org

Mark your calendars to Run (or walk) for Joy on Saturday, October 25th! Registration officially opens on Katelyn’s birth...
05/12/2025

Mark your calendars to Run (or walk) for Joy on Saturday, October 25th!

Registration officially opens on Katelyn’s birthday, May 15th. Stay tuned for a special discount for that day only.

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Meadowlark Drive
Winston-Salem, NC
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