7TH ANNUAL "THIS RUN'S FOR JACK" 5K RUN/WALK
OCTOBER 17, 2010
8:00 A.M. START
ACKERMAN PARK
800 ST CHARLES RD.
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137

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2010 Sponsorship Information

REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

  • • Online registrations accepted until 6 PM Friday, October 15th
  • • Mail in registration form can be found here
  • • In-person registration is available during packet pickup hours on Saturday, October 16th
  • • Race Day Registration is open from 6:00 - 7:30 AM

 

 

Fees

As it has been from the start, "This Run's For Jack" is a unique donation race. Donations from the 5K go to fund melanoma research and awareness programs.

 

 

Melanoma Support and Education

FREE SKIN SCREENINGS

Dermatologists will be on hand again this year to check participants in the privacy of our Skin Check tent.

 

FUNDRAISING

We invite you to further help fight melanoma by setting up a secure online fundraising page to circulate to supporters who may not be able to attend the race. To set up a page, please go to http://www.active.com/donate/trfj10

THE TEAM CHALLENGE

An opportunity to compete as a team with your friends and neighbors or participate in honor of someone who has been affected by melanoma. Learn how to create a team: http://jacksfund.org/trfj_team_challenge_2010.htm

MELANOMA FAMILY TENT

A gathering place for families who have been affected by melanoma. The tent serves as a place of respite offering food, coffee and friendship.

T-SHIRT AND PACKET PICK-UP

Saturday, October16, 9am-4pm at Ackerman Sports Center, 800 St. Charles Rd. in Glen Ellyn.
Participants who have pre-registered by noon on Friday, October 15 can pick up a race packet at this time.
All entries received by October 1st are guaranteed a T-shirt.

PLEASE NOTE: If you register online after noon on Friday, October 15, you must wait until race day to pick up your packet.

 

 

RACE DAY INFO

PARKING

Enter Ackerman Park at the EAST entrance near the water tower. This is also the drop-off point. Overflow parking info at http://www.jacksfund.org. Carpooling, biking, and walking are encouraged. Please note -- Riford Road is under construction.

SCHEDULE

6:00 – 7:30 Race Day Registration & Timing Tag Pick-Up
7:45 Welcome & Announcements
8:00 Start
8:30 Party at the Finish Line
9:00 Awards Ceremony

Plus: Breakfast provided for race participants, The Kid’s Zone, music, awards, free skin checks and more!

COMPUTERIZED TIMING SYSTEM (runners only)

Runners will receive a small plastic computer tag to attach to a shoe. The tag will be included with the race bib. As you cross the start and finish lines, your time will be recorded. Do not forget your tag and bib at home! NO TAG, NO TIME!

COURSE INFORMATION

  • Course certified by USATF IL (IL-08025-JW)
  • Split times each mile
  • 5K course map can be found here
  • Strollers & baby joggers are welcome, but will start at 8:05. NO pets, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters or bikes permitted.
  • Water is provided at the start, mile 1.5, and at the finish.
  • First aid is available at the start & finish line.

    Please note: Due to Riford Rd. construction, there will be a slight change in race route. Map will be posted at packet pick up and on race day.

    RESULTS & AWARDS

  • 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall male and female winners receive medals.
  • Custom ribbons to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each age group. Age groups are: 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
  • Race results will be posted on www.jacksfund.org.

    Want to Volunteer? click here

    QUESTIONS? Please e-mail info@jacksfund.org or call our race hotline at 708-205-5692 Watch for additional information and updates appearing in e-newsletters sent from Jack's Fund.

     

     

    The Race Course

    Our Sponsors

    2009 Overall Race Results

    2009 Sponsor List

    2007 Race Results

    2006 Race News and Results

    2005 Race News and Results

    2004 Race News and Results

    Jack Marston was an avid runner and four-time Chicago Marathon participant. Jack lost his battle to melanoma on July 12th, 2004. In honor of Jack, the countless hours he gave to the community, his athletic successes and the four marathons he ran (one for each of his children), This Run’s for Jack.