Jack 15 Road Race
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Jack 15 Road Race
Jack 15 is an annual road race between White, South Dakota, and Brookings, South Dakota. For more than six decades runners have completed the organized trek from Hooker and Main in White to the Campanile in Brookings via county roads. The event in 2026 will mark the 64th running on Sept. 19.
Organizers offer a full individual race over a measured 15.2 mile course. Relay divisions are available in multiple team sizes and compositions, and all entries receive a long sleeve moisture-wicking T-shirt. Finishers of the full distance receive medals, with newly designed custom medals noted for those who complete the full course. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three male and top three female finishers: $200 for first, $100 for second and $50 for third. Additional awards include certificates for age-group placings and championship shirts for top relay teams.
The event includes structured options for youth and community participation. A children’s run is organized at the Clock Tower near the Campanile with short course distances by age group. Organizers provide course maps, runner information documents, packet pickup in Brookings and White, and a shuttle option to the start line. Early start arrangements are available for walkers and slow runners if requested in advance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
