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23rd Annual This Run's For Jack 2026

23rd Annual This Run's For Jack 2026 is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Glen Ellyn, IL, with an entry fee of $25.

Date
October 18, 2026 (87 days to go)
Price
$25
Sport
Running
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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

TRFJ2026 5k Run/Walk IN-PERSON EVENT$25

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, 5 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:08 AMSunset 6:05 PMDaylight 10h 58m

Host City

About Glen Ellyn, IL

Population

28,270

as of 2023

City 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?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 23rd Annual This Run's For Jack 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

87

Days to train

Race
23rd Annual This Run's For Jack 2026
Date
October 18, 2026

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From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

Read the Guide

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Glen Ellyn than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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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.. 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

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