Jack 15 Road Race
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Jack 15 Road Race : Brookings, South Dakota
Jack 15 is an annual road race whose course runs from White, South Dakota, to the SDSU Campanile in Brookings via county roads. The event will mark its 64th running on Sept. 19, 2026, continuing a multi-decade tradition that began more than 60 years ago.
The primary individual distance is 15.2 miles. Entries receive a long-sleeve moisture-wicking T-shirt and all finishers of the 15.2-mile run receive a medal; newly designed custom medals are noted for those who complete the full distance. Prize money is offered to the top three male and female finishers: $200 for first, $100 for second and $50 for third. Additional awards include merchandise or gift certificates for top open and masters finishers and certificates by age category.
Team and youth options are part of the program. Relay formats and youth distances include:
- Individual 15.2 miles
- 5-member relay, 3 miles each
- 3-member relay, 5 miles each
- 2-member relay, 7.5 miles each
- Kids run distances: 0.1, 0.25, 0.5 miles by age group
Relay teams may be men only, women only, or co-ed. A free kids run is organized at the Clock Tower across from the Campanile with free entry and T-shirt. Course maps and important runner information are provided to participants. Recorded course bests include times from 1975 through 2019 in open and masters categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
