The 2026 FBI Jerry Dove Memorial 5K is run in honor of the late Special Agent, Jerry Dove, who was killed in the line of duty in Miami, Florida, on April 11, 1986. Jerry was a native West Virginian, and prior to his FBI career, Jerry was attached to the West Virginia State Police as an attorney advisor. The race is dedicated to the memory of SA Jerry Dove and all law enforcement, firefighters, military personnel, and others who were killed while serving in the line of duty. The race is sponsored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Citizens Academy Alumni Association. Final details of the race will be official at opening day of registration. Changes may be made prior to opening day.
Awards will be presented to the overall top three male and overall top three female finishers. Also, the first three male and first three female finishers in the age categories indicated below will receive medals: 12 & Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over.
5K: Long sleeve T-Shirt
100 Yards: Short Sleeve T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $30.00 | May 11 | Jul 17 |
| $35.00 | Jul 18 | Sep 19 | |
| 100 Yards | $10.00 | May 11 | Jul 17 |
| $15.00 | Jul 18 | Sep 19 | |
| 3.1 Miles | $25.00 | May 11 | Sep 19 |
$30 Early-bird Online Registration Price: May 11- July 17, 2026. (Shirt guaranteed) $35 Main Online Registration Price: July 18 - September 1, 2026. (Shirt guaranteed) $35 Regular Online Registration Price: September 1 - race day. (No guarantee of a shirt or specific size, but you can select from available leftover shirts on race day: first-come, first-served) $35 In-person Registration on Race Day from 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. at the FBI Visitors' Center. (no guarantee of a shirt or specific s
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Early packet pick-up for participants who pre-registered by September 1, 2026 , will be held at the Holiday Inn Express, 20 Sweetbrier Lane, Bridgeport, WV 26330, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Regular Packet pick-up will be held from 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. on race day. Packets will include: Official race bib (with timing chip) Commemorative cotton, long-sleeved t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by September 1, 2026)