Jack 15 Road Race
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Jack 15 Road Race
The Jack 15 is an annual point to point road race held between White, S.D., and the SDSU Campanile in Brookings, S.D. The 64th running is set for Sept. 19, 2026, following county roads over a 15.2 mile course. The event has run for decades and continues as a long established regional road race.
Distances and formats:
- 15.2 miles individual run
- 5-member relay 3 miles each
- 3-member relay 5 miles each
- 2-member relay 7.5 miles each
- Kids runs .1, .25 and .5 mile distances
All registrants receive a long sleeve moisture wicking T shirt and finishers of the full 15.2 mile course receive a medal. Newly designed custom medals are noted for those who complete the full distance. Cash prizes for top finishers in the individual competition are $200 for first, $100 for second and $50 for third in the male and female open categories. Team awards include championship T shirts for top teams in each relay division.
Relay teams may be all men, all women, or coed. An early start option is available for walkers and slow runners by prior arrangement with the race director. A free shuttle service to the start line is provided from Brookings. A community kids run accompanies the event with free entry and free T shirts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
