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5KRegistration open

23rd Annual This Run's For Jack 2026

Sunday, October 18, 2026Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Entry from: $35
Days to go: 12

At a glance

Date: Oct 18, 2026
Location: Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Distances: 5K
Registration: Registration open until Oct 19, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site: jacksfund.org
Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 6, 2026

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About this race

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.

Please Note: No pets, bikes, or roller-blades are allowed in the race.

TRI-ATHLETE MEDAL AND SHIRT (in-person and virtual)

Sign-up and compete in 3 events and receive a TRFJ Tri-Athlete medal and shirt.

All Participants receive an SPF50 Longsleeve Shirt.

when registering a family of 5 or more.

when sponsoring the event for $500 or more.

Key dates

Registration opens

Jun 30, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Aug 15, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Oct 6, 2026

Today

Race day

Oct 18, 2026

12d

Registration closes

Oct 19, 2026

13d

Standard ends

Oct 19, 2026

13d

Tier 3 ends

Oct 19, 2026

13d

Pricing

TRFJ VIRTUAL 10 Mile Bike Ride

Standard, until Oct 19, 2026

$40

TRFJ VIRTUAL Golf Outing (9-holes at a course near you)

Standard, until Oct 19, 2026

$40

TRFJ VIRTUAL Run/Walk

Standard, until Oct 19, 2026

$40

TRFJ2026 5k Run/Walk IN-PERSON EVENT

Tier 3, until Oct 19, 2026

$35

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