23rd Annual This Run's For Jack 2026

About the Event

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.

Races Offered

TRFJ VIRTUAL 10 Mile Bike Ride

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — TRFJ VIRTUAL 10 Mile Bike Ride

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Type — Running

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06:00

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$40.00

TRFJ VIRTUAL Golf Outing (9-holes at a course near you)

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — TRFJ VIRTUAL Golf Outing (9-holes at a course near you)

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Type — Running

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06:00

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$40.00

TRFJ VIRTUAL Run/Walk

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — TRFJ VIRTUAL Run/Walk

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Type — Running

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06:00

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$40.00

TRFJ2026 5k Run/Walk IN-PERSON EVENT

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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06:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Glen Ellyn.

thermostat Temperature

9.1° / 18.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.8° / 14.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 27m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

66.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:05

nightlight Sunset

18:09

About Glen Ellyn

Learn more about the host city, Glen Ellyn.

Glen Ellyn is a village in the Chicagoland area. This village has an interesting history filled with its ups and downs. However, today Glen Ellyn remains an affluent Chicago suburb with an abundance of historic sites and an exceptional dining scene.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of 23rd Annual This Run's For Jack 2026.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Tim Hockensmith	M	63	Villa Park, IL	—
🥈	Katie Walthour	F	41	Glen Ellyn, IL	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	E. Czech	F	8	Naperville, IL	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Jacob Lachs	M	15	Wheaton, IL	—
🥈	Andrew Novak	M	15	Glen Ellyn, IL	—
🥉	Logan Brown	M	15	Glen Ellyn, IL	—
4	Jack Marston III	M	28	Glen Ellyn, IL	—
5	Matthew Marston	M	26	Glen Ellyn, IL	—
6	Michael Marston	M	26	Glen Ellyn, IL	—
7	Walt Bischoff	M	76	Muskegon, MI	—
8	David Behnke	M	41	Glen Ellyn, IL	—
9	Tim Pavlechko	M	51	Lewisburg, PA	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Austen Asadorian	M	33	Middletown, NJ	—
🥈	Katie Walthour	F	40	Glen Ellyn, IL	—
🥉	Larry Simon	M	73	Oswego, IL	—
4	Tim Hockensmith	M	62	Villa Park, IL	—
5	Dave Johnsen	M	69	Glen Ellyn, IL	—
6	Everett Phillips	M	59	Batavia, IL	—
7	Miles Evans	M	21	Glen Ellyn, IL	—
8	Benjamin Sterling	M	38	Boise, ID	—
9	David Czech	M	47	Naperville, IL	—
10	Samantha Clanton	F	30	Flint, MI	—
11	Justin Clanton	M	33	Flint, MI	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	David Ostrin	M	46	Bowie, MD	—
🥈	Jeff Purdom	M	37	New Lenox, IL	—
🥉	Amber White	F	35	Naperville, IL	—
4	Mark Kliethermes	M	63	Elmhurst, IL	—
5	Melissa Trupia	F	43	Naperville, IL	—
6	John Nannenhorn	M	57	Glen Ellyn, IL	—
7	Ian Gresham	M	45	Naperville, IL	—
8	Candace Draves	F	38	Schaumburg, IL	—
9	Lisa Rosenfeld	F	53	New City, NY	—
10	Jenna Ortega	F	28	Glen Ellyn, IL	—
11	Rosa Zachemski	F	51	Itasca, IL	—
12	Brette Gonda	F	32	Lombard, IL	—
13	Liz Ricely	F	56	Lombard, IL	—
14	Laura Maeji	F	62	Honolulu, HI	—
15	CJ Voss	M	36	Streamwood, IL	—
16	Kyra Behnke	F	38	Glen Ellyn, IL	—
17	Marie Bischoff	F	74	Muskegon, MI	—
18	Joe Nilan	M	27	Springfield, PA	—
19	Q. Purdom	M	8	New Lenox, IL	—
20	Sharon Mexal	F	43	Tustin, CA	—
21	MaryEllen Reedy	F	69	Lombard, IL	—
22	Lisa Monsour	F	47	Winfield, IL	—
23	Mary Ann Kliethermes	F	65	Elmhurst, IL	—
24	Michele Paladino	F	64	Naperville, IL	—
25	Tom Paladino	M	65	Naperville, IL	—
26	Everett Phillips	M	59	Batavia, IL	—
27	Jean Hockensmith	F	62	Villa Park, IL	—
28	Carol Morman	F	67	North Caldwell, NJ	—
29	Susan Griffen	F	60	Frankfort, MI	—
30	Nancy Todnem	F	72	Winfield, IL	—
31	Nancy Bysko	F	54	Flushing, MI	—
32	Richard Bysko	M	55	Flushing, MI	—
33	Victoria Maas	F	34	Sycamore, IL	—
34	LINDA WARD	F	73	Glen Ellyn, IL	—
35	Susan Rimmel	F	62	Glen Ellyn, IL	—
36	Robert Rimmel	M	68	Glen Ellyn, IL	—
37	John Kaminsky	M	67	Glen Ellyn, IL	—
38	Shirley Heavlin	F	52	Clarendon Hills, IL	—
39	Corinne Lederhouse	F	26	Glen Ellyn, IL	—
40	Rebecca Lederhouse	F	59	Glen Ellyn, IL	—
41	Deborah Wolf	F	69	Williamston, MI	—
42	Earl Wolf	M	69	Williamston, MI	—
43	Valeria Baldocchi	F	66	Glen Ellyn, IL	—
44	Lindsey Bischoff	F	39	Muskegon, MI	—
45	Barb Booth	F	62	Lombard, IL	—
46	Ashley Leclair	F	26	Glen Ellyn, IL	—
47	Christine Scardina	F	63	Roselle, IL	—
48	Cindy Scardina	F	59	Bartlett, IL	—
49	Carolyn Wheeler	F	32	San Diego, CA	—
50	Julie Gibbons	F	60	Naperville, IL	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Susan Griffen	F	61	Frankfort, MI	—
🥈	Sharon Mexal	F	44	Tustin, CA	—
🥉	Laura Soderberg	F	53	Cohasset, MA	—
4	Carol Morman	F	68	Caldwell, NJ	—
5	Lindsey Bischoff	F	40	Muskegon, MI	—
6	Barb Booth	F	63	Lombard, IL	—
7	Kelly Niemczak	F	40	Muskegon, MI	—
8	Daniel Niemczak	M	40	Muskegon, MI	—
9	Keira Erickson	F	13	Muskegon, MI	—
10	Nathan Hokenson	M	26	Denver, CO	—
11	Sandra Brodowski	F	42	Boston, MA	—