Virginia · 1 Mile · 2 Miles · 100m
JackFest
JackFest is a 1 Mile, 2 Miles and 100m event held in Charlottesville, Virginia. It was last held on October 18, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 73 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- Field size
- ~73 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 18, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Charlottesville, Virginia
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 2 Miles, 100m
- Field size
- About 73 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- jackfest.net
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
- Start time
- 1:00 PM EDT
- Course profile — 1 Miles
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — 2 Miles
- Loop course; Trail surface
About the JackFest
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JackFest: common questions
- When is the JackFest?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the JackFest held?
- In Charlottesville, Virginia.
- What distances does the JackFest offer?
- 1 Mile, 2 Miles and 100m.
- How many people run the JackFest?
- About 73 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the JackFest?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the JackFest?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $15 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
- What time does the JackFest start?
- 1:00 PM EDT.
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