From the Organizer
The 36th Annual Run for Jon will take place on Saturday, August 29th at Forrence Orchards in Peru, NY. The Run For Jon raises money to support the Jonathan Evans Memorial Fund, designed to help North Country families with expenses connected to the care and treatment of a sick child.
Please read all race information!
This year, we will be holding 3 in person events.
5:00 PM - 1/2 mile fun run
5:20 PM - 1.25 mile walk
5:20PM - 2.5 mile run
Registration and Packet Pickup
We will offer online registration for this race. There will be race-day registration starting at 3:30 PM until 4:45 PM.
Registration deadlines:
Registration and T-shirt order deadline: Friday, Aug. 29th at Midnight
Registration fees
2.5 Mile Race: $10
1.25 Mile Walk $5
1/2 Mile Fun Run $1
Shirt only: $25
Packet pick-up will be on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 3:30-4:45 PM (at Forrence Orchards, Mannix Road, Peru, NY 12972).
Race Start and Finish Areas
The start/finish take place at Forrence Orchards, Mannix Road, Peru, NY 12972
Results & Awards Ceremonies
There will be an award ceremony at the conclusion of the races.
Results will be posted online and emailed after the event.
Awards will be given in the following categories.
Overall Male/Female
Age group awards for top 3 males and females: 0-13,14-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70+
Schedule of Events:
5:00 PM - 1/2 mile fun run
5:20 PM - 1.25 mile walk
5:20 PM - 2.5 mile run
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
79°
Typical Low
55°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Peru 2 Wsw, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Peru, NY
City Elevation
330 ft
Nearest Airport
PBG
Plattsburgh International Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
ALB
Albany International Airport · 128 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run for Jon?
- Run for Jon is a running race held in Peru, New York on August 28, 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 Run for Jon?
- Friday, August 28, 2026 in Peru, New York at 106 Mannix Road. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run for Jon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run for Jon
Aug 28, 2026