8TH ANNUAL "THIS RUN'S FOR JACK" 5K RUN/WALK

Race Results!

Click here to see this year's race results!

 

 

Race Information

Sunday, October 16th

Ackerman Park
800 St Charles Rd.
Glen Ellyn, IL

Race starts at 8:00 AM

Click here for a map of the race location.

Click here for the Photo Gallery.

Click here to read personal stories “Why they run.”

Click here for race day shuttle information.

Click here for 2011 Race Sponsors.

 

 

Fees

As it has been from the start, "This Run's For Jack" is a unique donation race. Donations from the 5K go to fund melanoma research and awareness programs.

 

Melanoma Support and Education

FREE SKIN SCREENINGS

Dermatologists will be on hand again this year to check participants in the privacy of our Skin Check tent.

 

FUNDRAISING

We invite you to further help fight melanoma by setting up a secure online fundraising page to circulate to supporters who may not be able to attend the race. To set up a page, please go to http://www.active.com/donate/trfj11

THE TEAM CHALLENGE

An opportunity to compete as a team with your friends and neighbors or participate in honor of someone who has been affected by melanoma. Learn how to create a team: http://jacksfund.org/trfj_team_challenge_2011.htm

MELANOMA FAMILY TENT

A gathering place for families who have been affected by melanoma. The tent serves as a place of respite offering food, coffee and friendship.

T-SHIRT AND PACKET PICK-UP

All entries received by October 1st are guaranteed a T-shirt.
Saturday, October 15, 9am-4pm at Ackerman Sports Center, 800 St. Charles Rd. in Glen Ellyn.
Participants who have pre-registered by noon on Friday, October 14 can pick up a race packet at this time.

PLEASE NOTE: If you register online after noon on Friday, October 14, you must wait until race day to pick up your packet.

 

 

RACE DAY INFO

PARKING

Avoid the parking congestion at Ackerman and jump on the shuttle bus located in town Glen Ellyn (5 minutes away).
For more information, click here.

Enter Ackerman Park at the EAST entrance near the water tower. This is also the drop-off point. Overflow parking info at http://www.jacksfund.org. Carpooling, biking, and walking are encouraged.

SCHEDULE

6:00 – 7:30 Race Day Registration & Timing Tag Pick-Up
7:45 Welcome & Announcements
8:00 Start
8:30 Party at the Finish Line
9:00 Awards Ceremony

Plus: Breakfast provided for race participants, The Kid’s Zone, music, awards, free skin checks and more!

COMPUTERIZED TIMING SYSTEM (runners only)

CHANGE: Runners only will receive a chip embedded in the bib number. As you cross the start and finish lines, your time will be recorded. PLEASE do not forget your bib at home. Walker will not receive a timing chip unless specifically requested at registration.

NO BIB – NO TIME!

COURSE INFORMATION

  • Course certified by USAFT IL
  • Split times each mile
  • 5k course map available at packet pickup
  • Strollers & baby joggers are welcome, but will start at 8:05. NO pets, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters or bikes permitted.
  • Water is provided at the start, mile 1.5, and at the finish.
  • First aid is available at the start & finish line.

     

    RESULTS & AWARDS

  • 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall male and female winners receive medals.
  • Custom ribbons to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each age group. Age groups are: 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
  • Race results will be posted on www.jacksfund.org.

    Want to Volunteer? click here

    QUESTIONS?

    Please e-mail info@jacksfund.org or call our race hotline at 708-205-5692 Watch for additional information and updates appearing in e-newsletters sent from Jack's Fund.

     

     

    medalists

    7TH ANNUAL "THIS RUN'S FOR JACK" 5K RUN/WALK

    Thanks to all who made this year’s run a huge success! On a beautiful Sunday morning, 1,500 people gathered at Ackerman Park in Glen Ellyn to participate in the 7th annual "This Run's For Jack" 5K.

    Women Overall Medalists

    Sanya Syrstad
    Elizabeth Tumpach
    Pam Ridinger     		19:11
    19:40
    21:04    		 6:12
    6:21
    6:48

    Men Overall Medalists

    Collin Christensen
    Jeff Purdom
    Matt Fausey    		 16:25
    17:40
    18:53    		 5:18
    5:42
    6:06

    Team Challenge Results

    Largest Team:
    Fastest Team:
    Best Team Name:    		 Jill Darr's Group (70+)
    Hadley Cross Country
    "Melan-no-more" (Whiting Family)

    300 Participants in 2010

     

    The Race Course

    Our Sponsors

    2010 Race Results

    2010 Sponsor List

    2009 Overall Race Results

    2009 Sponsor List

    2007 Race Results

    2006 Race News and Results

    2005 Race News and Results

    2004 Race News and Results

    Jack Marston was an avid runner and four-time Chicago Marathon participant. Jack lost his battle to melanoma on July 12th, 2004. In honor of Jack, the countless hours he gave to the community, his athletic successes and the four marathons he ran (one for each of his children), This Run’s for Jack.