Jack 15 Road Race
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Jack 15 (Prairie Striders Running Club)
Jack 15 is an annual road race and one of the region's long-running events. The 64th running is scheduled for September 19, 2026. The main course covers 15.2 miles on county roads, beginning at Hooker and Main in White, South Dakota, and finishing at the Campanile in Brookings, South Dakota.
Distances offered:
- 15.2 miles for individual competitors.
- Relay: 5 members, 3 miles each.
- Relay: 3 members, 5 miles each.
- Relay: 2 members, 7.5 miles each.
- Kids runs: 0.1 mile for age 5 and younger; 0.25 mile for ages 6 to 8; 0.5 mile for ages 9 to 12.
Entries receive a long sleeve moisture wicking T shirt and unique medals are awarded to finishers of the full distance. Cash prizes of $200, $100 and $50 are offered to the top three male and top three female finishers, with additional merchandise or gift certificate awards for other top finishers in Open and Masters divisions. Team awards include championship T shirts for top relay teams in men's, women's and co ed divisions.
The event provides online registration and in person packet pickup at Brookings and White locations. A free shuttle to the start line runs from the Campanile area in Brookings. Course maps, an elevation map and an important information document are available for participants. A free kids run is organized at the Clock Tower across from the Campanile. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
