The NCANA Run for Joy 5K 2026

The NCANA Run for Joy is a 5K race held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Participants can run in person at Jamison Park on Meadowlark Drive or opt for a virtual 5K. This community event supports mental health advocacy, with funds directed toward wellness and support for health care trainees and providers. The race route is not extensively detailed, but its objective is evident. It highlights the pressures faced during medical and clinical training, such as demanding workloads, occupational stress, and the stigma preventing trainees from seeking assistance. Funds are managed by the charitable organization Run for Joy, Inc. The event originated following the passing of a health care trainee.