F.I.S.H. OF SANIBEL-CAPTIVA Center, JOG N JAM registrant Louise Rushmer, of Horndon on the Hill, England, with her running friends.

F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva reported that Sanibel will welcome runners from around the world in December for its 10K/5K race — a highlight of its fundraising event, JOG N JAM.

Last year’s event drew 530 runners, with a majority from Florida and others coming from various U.S. states, as well as Germany and the United Kingdom.

“We are thrilled that our race receives both national and international attention,” F.I.S.H. Race Committee Co-Chair Leah Winkler said. “We excitedly anticipate this year’s turnout and look forward to welcoming runners of all ages and backgrounds to our annual event.”

Registrant Louise Rushmer will join the 10K runners to take part in her first U.S. race.

“I’m excited to participate in the 10K event. Sanibel is my favorite place — I honeymooned there when my uncle had a place on the island,” she said.

A runner for 20 years, Rushmer visits when she can to see her cousin, who also has a Sanibel home.

“Supporting the rebuilding of our paradise island, while doing something I love, is wonderful. I’ve never raced in the U.S., so I’m very excited,” she said. “I recently ran our village 10K in Horndon on the Hill, east of London, in 52 minutes — the same time as 20 years ago. Now at 58, I’m quite pleased with that time.”

Set for Dec. 7, the JOG N JAM will begin with the 10K and 5K races at The Community House, followed by a kids’ fun run for ages 10 and under at the Sanibel Community Park. Later that afternoon, a concert featuring the band Funk You will be held at the ‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa on Captiva, complete with fireworks on the beach.

Fees for runner registration are tiered, starting at $45 through Sept. 30. The fees will increase through Dec. 7. The kids’ fun run for ages 10 and under is free, however, all participants must still register.

The concert tickets are tiered, starting at $75 through Sept. 30. The cost will increase through Dec. 7.

The JOG N JAM will benefit F.I.S.H. The islands’ only human services organization, it is focused on “neighbors helping neighbors.” Its mission is to enrich the lives of all people on Sanibel and Captiva by neighbors helping neighbors with social services, education and assistance.

Support for this year’s event is made possible through sponsorships and merchandise sales.

To register or to purchase tickets or merchandise, visit https://www.fishofsancap.org/jog-n-jam/.

For information about sponsorships, visit online or email events@fishofsancap.org.