FBI Jerry Dove Memorial 5K

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 FBI CJIS Citizens Academy Alumni Association.

FBICJISCAAA is a nonprofit organization separate and apart from the FBI

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.

The FBI Jerry Dove Memorial 5K race course is a somewhat challenging paved road course that starts and finishes on Jerry Dove Drive inside the East Security Gate on the FBI’s CJIS Division Complex. The race course runs along Jerry Dove Drive toward the main CJIS facility, where runners will loop around a portion of the parking area and return to the start/finish area. Walkers will line up behind the runners and begin at the same time. 

A water stop will be set up at approximately miles 1 and 2 on the course. A warm-up/spectator area will be set up near the start/finish line. Due to the location of the race, no one will be permitted on the course before the start, and only race participants will be allowed on it after the race begins.

If you’re traveling from out of town and would like to stay the night before or after the race, we’re happy to offer a discounted room rate for race participants at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites, 20 Sweetbriar Lane, Bridgeport, WV 26330. This property is a short distance from the race location.

To book your stay, you can either call 304-979-9022 or use the link, Jerry Dove 5k Hotel Discount.  Simply click the link, select your dates of stay, and hit “search.” Your discounted rate will be applied automatically.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Holiday Inn Express staff. They are happy to help!
HIE email: hie.bridgeport.dos@gmail.com

• Walkers are welcome. No bicycles, strollers, or roller blades will be permitted.

• Cameras are allowed only at the start and finish line area.

• No cameras (including cell phone cameras) are permitted on the course at any time.

• Children must not be left unattended at any time.

Refreshments will be provided immediately following the race. The race will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be given.

• $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 size)

This year, we are proud to offer a virtual race option for those who cannot participate in person. Our goal is to include at least one race participant from each state.

• $25 Online Virtual Registration- May 11 - race day (No shirt)

• $35 Online Virtual Registration- May 11-September 1, 2026 (Includes shirt and shipping)

Shirts will be shipped starting September 21, 2026.

A Kids Fun Run (100-dash) for children 10 & under will be held on race day.

• $10 Early-bird Online Registration Price: June 15-July 17, 2026 (short-sleeve shirt guaranteed)

• $15 Regular Online Registration Price July 18 - September 1, 2026 (short-sleeve shirt guaranteed)

• $15 Regular Online Registration Price: September 1- race day (no guarantee of shirt or size)

• $15 In-person race day Registration Price: 7:30 a.m. -8:30 a.m. (no guarantee of shirt or size)

• All children who participate will receive a medal.

• Pre-registration is highly encouraged.

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. on Friday, September 18, 2026.

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)