This Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节), help Chinese adoptees reunite with their first families by joining Nanchang Project’s first Run for Reunion. Your participation helps fund our upcoming annual search trip to China and provides free DNA tests for families to assist them in finding the children they lost.

Sign up to walk or run the 5K at your own pace anytime between October 1-15, 2026. Participants who submit their results and an (optional) fun photo will be entered in a raffle! 

Participation in this event can be done remotely anywhere in the world, but for those located in the cities below, Nanchang Project volunteers will be hosting a regional get-together and walk. An optional social hour will follow the 5K (any food/beverages purchased by participants). If you are interested in participating in-person at one of the cities below, please make sure to indicate that on the registration form.

• Los Angeles, CA; October 11 @ 5 PM

  • Location: Santa Monica Beach Path

  • Social Hour: Santa Monica Brew Works

• San Diego, CA; October 11 @ 9:30 AM

  • Location: Mission Beach - Pacific Beach Boardwalk

  • Social Hour: Glazed Coffee & Creamery

• Denver, CO; October 11 @ 9 AM

  • Location: City Park, Mile-High Loop

  • Social Hour: TBD

• Washington, DC; October 10 @ 5 PM

  • Location: Hains Point Loop

  • Social Hour: TBD

• Celebration, FL; October 3 @ 9:30 AM

  • Location: Celebration Downtown Walking Trail

  • Social Hour: Main Street Celebration

• Chicago, IL; October 11 @ 9:30 AM

  • Location: The 606 Trail

  • Social Hour: TBD

• Boston, MA, October 3 @ 10 AM

  • Location: Esplanade between Massachusetts Ave bridge and Longfellow bridge

  • Social Hour: Flour Bakery + Cafe stand in Boston Common

• Ypsilanti, MI; October 4 @ 11 AM

  • Location: Eastern Michigan University Campus

  • Social Hour: TBD

• NYC, NY; October 3 @ 10:30 AM

  • Location: Prospect Park 5K Loop

  • Social Hour: TBD

• Cleveland, OH; October 3 @ 10:30 AM

  • Location: Cleveland Marathon's 5K Route

  • Social Hour: Playhouse Square Ben & Jerry’s

• Nashville, TN; October 4 @ 10 AM

  • Location: Shelby Park

  • Social Hour: Sol and Luna Coffee (605 S 19th St)

• Salt Lake City, UT; October 11 @ 9:30 AM

  • Location: Patagonia Outlet Store to Sugarhouse Park

  • Social Hour: Patagonia Store (coffee and refreshments kindly provided by Patagonia)

• Richmond, VA; October 3 @ 10 AM

  • Location: Maymont

  • Social Hour: The Veil Brewing Co. / Y Tu Mamá - Forest Hill

• Madison, WI; October 3 @ 11 AM

  • Location: Picnic Point and Lakeshore Path

  • Social Hour: Memorial Union Terrace

• Toronto, Canada; October 3 @ 3 PM

  • Location: Toronto Waterfront Path

  • Social Hour: The Goodman Pub (207 Queens Quay W)

• You may also opt in to be connected with other participants registered in your area, if you do not see your location listed.

Participation in this event is open to everyone—runners, non-runners, adoptees, non-adoptees, friends, family, allies, dogs, cats, etc.—anywhere in the world. We encourage you to spread the word, gather your friends, and enjoy the outdoors while supporting family reunion.