23rd Annual This Run's For Jack 2026
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Distance
- TRFJ2026 5k Run/Walk IN-PERSON EVENT · TRFJ VIRTUAL Run/Walk · TRFJ VIRTUAL 10 Mile Bike Ride & more
From the Organizer
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.
- Contact us for a COUPON CODE:
- when registering a family of 5 or more.
- when sponsoring the event for $500 or more.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
62°
Typical Low
40°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lisle-Morton Arboretum, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Glen Ellyn, IL
Population
28,270
as of 2023
Elevation
773 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- 23rd Annual This Run's For Jack 2026
- Date
- October 18, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 23rd Annual This Run's For Jack 2026?
- 23rd Annual This Run's For Jack 2026 is a running race held in Glen Ellyn, Illinois on October 18, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 23rd Annual This Run's For Jack 2026?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois at 800 St. Charles Rd., Glen Ellyn, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 23rd Annual This Run's For Jack 2026?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
23rd Annual This Run's For Jack 2026
Oct 18, 2026