Illinois · 5K
This Run's For Jack
This Run's For Jack is a 5K event held in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. It was last held on October 18, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Glen Ellyn, IL
Race details
- Last held
- October 18, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Glen Ellyn, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- jacksfund.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
About the This Run's For Jack
23rd Annual " This Run's for Jack " Fighting Melanoma Every Step of the Way! Choose IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL . Single event...or compete in more than one: Run / Walk / Ride / Golf. IN-PERSON Event : Complimentary skin screening with dermatologist. Course Map Hospitality Tent for those touched by the disease. Course is paved and accessible for people with disabilities. Food and drinks will be available to participants at the finish line. Strollers allowed but must line up behind runners. Ple…
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This Run's For Jack: common questions
- When is the This Run's For Jack?
- 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 This Run's For Jack held?
- In Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
- What distances does the This Run's For Jack offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the This Run's For Jack?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the This Run's For Jack?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. $30 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
- What time does the This Run's For Jack start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
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