About the Run for Jon
Run for Jon is held at Forrence Orchards, an orchard setting that gives the evening event a distinctly local, unhurried feel. The race supports a memorial fund that helps North Country families cover costs tied to caring for a sick child, so the crowd tends to be people who knew Jon or know the cause. Several distance options make room for walkers and younger runners alongside the main run.
Packet pickup happens on-site at the orchard in the hours before the races begin, and race-day registration is also available. The evening wraps with an awards ceremony covering overall and age group places across a broad spread of age brackets.
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Distances & Start Times
2.5 Miles8/29/2026 17:20$10
1.25 Miles8/29/2026 17:20$5
0.5 Miles8/29/2026 17:00$1
T-Shirt Only8/28/2026 17:00$25
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