Run for Jon

Race Overview: A race coming up on 08/22/2025 in Peru, NY. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race data last checked: 2026-01-13

Race Overview:

 

The 35th  Annual Run for Jon will take place on Saturday, August 23th 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.

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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. 22 at Midnight

Registration fees 
2.5 Mile Race: $10
1.25 Mile Walk $5
1/2 Mile Fun Run $1
Shirt only: $20

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

 

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