9th Annual "This Run's for Jack" a $51,000 SUCCESS!
Thank you to the 1400 participants and 200 volunteers who came out on October 14th!
Whiting Family, Official Race Starters
Click Here to view the 2012 Race Results!
SAVE THE DATE! OCTOBER 20, 2013
Join us for the 10th ANNUAL "THIS RUN'S FOR JACK"
THANK YOU to our 2012 Sponsors!
Survivorship Program - Primary Beneficiary of 2012 “This Run’s for Jack” 5k Donations:
Proceeds from the 9th Annual “This Run’s For Jack” will benefit the newly formed Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Program, the only freestanding program of its kind in the Chicagoland area.
The Survivorship Programs allows Jack’s Fund to share resources as well as give all those diagnosed with melanoma and other forms of cancer the opportunity to have a special place to heal. In some ways, it will mirror the Jack’s Fund Family Tent concept.
Jack’s Fund is participating in the development and implementation of this Program and plans to provide key programs for melanoma patients and their families.
Please click here to learn more and view heartfelt videos from Dr Hallmeyer (Cancer Survivorship Program Chair) and Julia Lederhouse (melanoma survivor).
Race Information
Sunday, October 14th
Ackerman Park
800 St Charles Rd.
Glen Ellyn, IL
Race starts at 8:00 AM
Click here for a map of the race location.
Click here for the Photo Gallery.
Click here to read personal stories “Why they run.”
Click here for 2012 Race Sponsors.
Click here for the Sponsorhip Packet - sponsorships underwrite the cost of the race and allow 100% of each participant’s donation to directly fund the important work of the Jack H. Marston II Melanoma Fund..
TRFJ 5k 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 and survivorship programs.
Please remember this is a fundraiser and your donation will make a difference in the fight against cancer.
REGISTER BEFORE October 1st and receive free Melanoma car ribbon (must donate $25 or more to qualify).
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.
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.
Click Here to Download The Team Challenge Info
Click Here to Download The Team Challenge Roster Form
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/TRFJ12
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
NO EXCEPTIONS: All entries received by October 1st are guaranteed a T-shirt.
Packet Pickup this year will be at:
Health Track Sports Wellness
875 Roosevelt Road
Glen Ellyn, IL 6013
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, from 6-10pm
or Saturday, October 13, from 9am-5pm
Participants who have pre-registered by noon on Thursday, October 11 can pick up a race packet at this time.
PLEASE NOTE: If you register online after noon on Thursday, October 11, 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.
We are expecting a large crowd, so please leave plenty of time.
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)
CHANGE: Runners only will receive a chip. As you cross the start and finish lines, your time will be recorded. PLEASE do not forget your bib at home. Walker will not receive a timing chip unless specifically requested at registration.
NO CHIP – NO TIME!
COURSE INFORMATION
- Course certified by USAFT IL
- Split times each mile
- 5k course map available at packet pickup
- 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.
RESULTS & AWARDS
- 1st place overall male and female receive medal and free pair of Asics shoes.
- 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.
Volunteer
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.
8TH ANNUAL "THIS RUN'S FOR JACK" 5K RUN/WALK
Race Results!
Click here to see last year's race results!
7TH ANNUAL "THIS RUN'S FOR JACK" 5K RUN/WALK
Thanks to all who made this year’s run a huge success! On a beautiful Sunday morning, 1,500 people gathered at Ackerman Park in Glen Ellyn to participate in the 7th annual "This Run's For Jack" 5K.
Women Overall Medalists
| Sanya Syrstad Elizabeth Tumpach Pam Ridinger |
19:11 19:40 21:04 |
6:12 6:21 6:48 |
Men Overall Medalists
| Collin Christensen Jeff Purdom Matt Fausey |
16:25 17:40 18:53 |
5:18 5:42 6:06 |
Team Challenge Results
| Largest Team: Fastest Team: Best Team Name: |
Jill Darr's Group (70+) Hadley Cross Country "Melan-no-more" (Whiting Family) |
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300 Participants in 2010
The Race Course
Our Sponsors
2010 Race Results
2010 Sponsor List
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.
