Jack 15 Road Race
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Brookings, South Dakota
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the iconic Jack 15 Road Race, taking place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the beautiful city of Brookings, South Dakota. Celebrating its 64th year, this historic event is the oldest road race in the Midwest, drawing runners from near and far to tackle the challenging 15.2-mile course that stretches from White, S.D., to Brookings. Participants can look forward to an exciting day filled with competition, camaraderie, and the chance to win cash prizes—$200 for first place, $100 for second, and $50 for third in both male and female categories!
Whether you're ready to take on the full 15.2 miles as an individual or prefer to share the challenge with friends, the Jack 15 Road Race has something for everyone. Form a 5-member relay team, where each runner covers 3 miles, or take on the 3-member relay with 5 miles each, or the 2-member relay at 7.5 miles each. All participants will receive a stylish long-sleeve, moisture-wicking T-shirt, and finishers will be awarded a medal for their hard work. Join the tradition, embrace
Whether you're ready to take on the full 15.2 miles as an individual or prefer to share the challenge with friends, the Jack 15 Road Race has something for everyone. Form a 5-member relay team, where each runner covers 3 miles, or take on the 3-member relay with 5 miles each, or the 2-member relay at 7.5 miles each. All participants will receive a stylish long-sleeve, moisture-wicking T-shirt, and finishers will be awarded a medal for their hard work. Join the tradition, embrace
Organiser's Description
Be part of the history of Jack 15.
For 63 years, runners have been making an annual trek from White, S.D., to Brookings, S.D., making it the oldest road race in the Midwest. The 64th running of the 15.2-mile course from Hooker and Main in White to the Campanile in Brookings via county roads is Sept. 19.
Prize money is offered for the top three male and female placers $200 for first, $100 for second and $50 for third. All entries will receive a long-sleeve, moisture-wicking T-shirt and all finishers of the 15.2-mile run will receive a medal.
We will again offer medals to runners who complete the full distance.
So start training for Prairie Striders version of an ultra-half marathon or grab some friends and form a relay team.
The Jack 15 offers the following individual and team competitions:
Individual competitors may run the entire 15.2 miles.
5-member relay team running 3 miles each
3-member relay team running 5 miles each.
2-member relay team running 7.5 miles each.
Relay teams may consist of all men, all women, or be co-ed.
For 63 years, runners have been making an annual trek from White, S.D., to Brookings, S.D., making it the oldest road race in the Midwest. The 64th running of the 15.2-mile course from Hooker and Main in White to the Campanile in Brookings via county roads is Sept. 19.
Prize money is offered for the top three male and female placers $200 for first, $100 for second and $50 for third. All entries will receive a long-sleeve, moisture-wicking T-shirt and all finishers of the 15.2-mile run will receive a medal.
We will again offer medals to runners who complete the full distance.
So start training for Prairie Striders version of an ultra-half marathon or grab some friends and form a relay team.
The Jack 15 offers the following individual and team competitions:
Individual competitors may run the entire 15.2 miles.
5-member relay team running 3 miles each
3-member relay team running 5 miles each.
2-member relay team running 7.5 miles each.
Relay teams may consist of all men, all women, or be co-ed.
Races
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Jack 15 Road Race
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$43.40
Be part of the history of Jack 15. For 60 years, runners have been making an annual trek from White, S.D., to Brookings, S.D., making it the oldest road race in the Midwest. The 61st running of the 15.2-mile course from Hooker and Main in White to the Campanile in Brookings via county roads is Sept. 23. Prize money is offered for the top three male and female placers $200 for first, $100 for second and $50 for third. All entries will receive a long-sleeve, moisture-wicking T-shirt and all finishers of the 15.2-mile run will receive a medal. So start training for Prairie Striders version of an ultra-half marathon or grab some friends and form a relay team.
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