Jack 15

2024 - Billy Mills to speak in advance of Jack 15

Be part of the history of Jack 15.

For 62years, 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 63rd running of the 15.2-mile course from Hooker and Main in White to the Campanile in Brookings via county roads is Sept. 20.

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.

NOTES:

Newly designed custom medals to runners who complete the full distance.
Early start is offered for walkers and SLOW runners only. Those wanting an early start must contact the race director a week in advance of the race.

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.

Need another runner for your relay team? Want to find a relay team to join? Email [email protected] and the race directors will do their best. Be sure to indicate the relay division in which you desire to compete.

Kids run at 10:45 a.m. at the Clock Tower across from the Campanile. Free event coordinated by Miller Wellness Center.
Registration begins at 10 a.m. south of the Campanile.
Distances: .1 of a mile for age 5 and younger; .25 of a mile for ages 6-8; .5 of a mile for ages 9+. Download the Kids Map Here

Course Records

Open Men: Dick Beardsley (24) - 1:14:54 - 1980
Masters Men: John Notheis (43) - 1:27:33 - 1975
Open Women: Pat Reisdorfer (22) - 1:30:39 - 1980
Masters Women: Monica Dorn (40) - 1:46:57 - 2019

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Race Details

What:
Jack 15 Road Race

When:
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025

Start Time:
8:30 a.m. for individuals and relays

Registration:
Online
Please register online - HERE
In-person registration and packet pick up — 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2025, location TBD or in White from 7 to 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at the east entrance of the Deubrook High School gym (located two blocks west and one block south of the starting line).

Cost:
Preregistered by 8/31/25
Individual: $35
Team: $25/team member

Registered Sept. 1-18
Individual: $50
Team: $35/team member

Registration at the door (Sept. 19-20)
Individual: $55
Team: $40/team member

Location:
Beginning at White, S.D., and ending at the SDSU Campanile in Brookings, S.D.

Getting there: Runners can take a free shuttle bus ride to the start line in White. The
rides leave at 7, 7:30 and 7:45 a.m. from the Campanile on Medary Avenue in Brookings.

No transportation provided between relay exchange points.

Kids run:
10:45 a.m. Open to all children through age 12. Distances: .1 mile for 5 and younger; .25 mile for ages 6-8; .5 mile for ages 9-12. Register, start and finish at the Clock Tower across from the Campanile. Free entry, free T-shirt. Organized by Miller Wellness Center, [email protected]

Course Maps:
Download the full course map.
Download the kids course maps - 0.5 Mile, 0.25 Mile and 0.1 Mile

Important Runner Info:
Download this DOCUMENT with important info for runners. NOW updated for 2024!

Photo link for 2024 photos
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPwygnkNIt8JdNf8SaJtHIftvYjvoKa8_LOal9_zraD-_mHLfH6zzTYRt6K7FcPUg?key=NFNBc2FXcXg4cXZhRWV3RDFlcmVqLWZuX2lqMFZn

Awards:
Individual Competition: Medals to all finishers. Cash prizes — $200 - $100 - $50 to top male and female finishers. Merchandise or gift certificate awards are given to the other top three male and female finishers in the Open (19+) and Masters (40+) divisions. Certificates to top three finishers in each age category, male and female.

Team Competition – Championship T-shirts awarded to the top men's, women's and co-ed teams in each relay division.