“25 JAM” 5K Run/Walk or 1 Mile Walk

About the Event

BRAVE SOULS
Get Ready to lace up your running shoes and join us for the “Second Annual “25 JAM”5K RUN/ WALK or 1 MILE WALK. This exciting event honors the incredible life of

JESSE ALLEN MOSS JR

Join us for a filled day of positive energy, community spirit, and a heartfelt tribute. Whether you are a seasoned runner, casual walker, looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle. This event is for YOU! We invite you to join in the pursuit of longevity and happiness. As we take a nostalgic journey down memory lane with pictures of the historic Cascade Park along the route. The images will not only highlight the park’s historical significance but also honor the cherished memories and impact of Jesse.

There will be awards and cash prizes. The overall best time for the runner will receive $125.00 cash and the overall best time for the top walker will receive $50.00 cash.

Be sure to register by May 1, 2026 to take advantage of the discount. The registration fee is $15.00. The fee will increase to $25.00 on May 2, 2026. Children ages 5 and under are free.

“Rain or Shine”

The event starts at 9:00AM. Please arrive by 8:00AM to check in, receive your t-shirt and stretch before the run/walk. Please continue to check the page for updates.

All proceeds will go towards New Castle Area student Athletes in the form of “The Little Brother Scholarship” and “25 JAM”.

Jesse would give the coat off his back to help a student athlete. He would make sure that every student athlete had the essential resources needed to compete at the best of their ability and thrive as a student.

25JAM is a non for-profit dedicated to fostering the personal and professional development of student athletes by providing a comprehensive mentorship in financial literacy. 25JAM empowers students from middle school throughout high school with essential life skills including emotional intelligence, money management, budgeting, college readiness and entrepreneurial skills.

Races Offered

25 JAM 1 Mile Walk

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$15.00

25 JAM 5K Run

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in New Castle.

thermostat Temperature

16.1° / 26.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

16.1° / 26.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 19m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:32

nightlight Sunset

20:17

About New Castle

Learn more about the host city, New Castle.

New Castle is a city in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. Located along the Shenango River at the mouth of Neshannock Creek, it is 43 miles (69 km) northwest of Pittsburgh near the Pennsylvania–Ohio border, approximately 17 miles (27 km) southeast of Youngstown, Ohio. The city had a population of 21,926 as of the 2020 census. The commercial center of a fertile agricultural region, New Castle is included in the northwestern fringes of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.