The NCANA Run for Joy

NCANA Run for Joy 5K is a charity running event in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, held at Jamison Park (285 Meadowlark Dr). It features a 5K race, with a Virtual 5K option for remote runners. Now in its fourth year, the event blends sport with mental-health advocacy, supporting wellness for health care trainees and working to reduce stigma around seeking help.

Proceeds fund psychiatry and counseling for students in need, plus mental-health activities and faculty training. The race honors a young woman whose death inspired the effort and partners with local institutions and sponsors to promote community mental wellness. The atmosphere is community-focused. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.