Be part of the history of Jack 15.

For 57 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 58th running of the 15.2-mile course from Hooker and Main in White to the Campanile in Brookings via county roads is Oct. 3.

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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NOTES:
  • Medals to runners who complete the full distance.
  • Walkers 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 run@prairiestriders.net and the race directors will do their best. Be sure to indicate the relay division in which you desire to compete.

Kids run canceled for 2020 to reduce congregating at the finish area re: COVID-19.

Course Records
  • Open Men: Dick Beardsley (24) - 1:14:54 - 1980
  • Masters Men: John Notheis (43) - 1:27:33 - 1981
  • Open Women: Pat Reisdorfer (22) - 1:30:39 - 1980
  • Masters Women: Jill Moncur (40) - 1:47:19 - 2008

Sponsors

Race Details

​Results

Photos

Jack 15 History Book

 

Race Details

​What:
Jack 15 Road Race

When:
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020

Start Time:
8:30 a.m. for individual run, 8:35 a.m. for relays

Registration:
Online
Please register online at: https://www.raceentry.com/races/jack-15-road-race/2020/register
In-person registration and packet pick up — 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, at the southeast entrance of the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex on the SDSU campus,  or in White from 7 to 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, 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 8/31/20
Individual: $35
Team: $25/team member

Registered after 8/31/20
Individual: $45
Team: $35/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 and 7:45 a.m. from the Campanile on Medary Avenue in Brookings.

No transportation provided between relay exchange points.

Course Map:
Download the course map.

Important Runner Info:
Download this document with important info for runners. Note: Updated for 2020.

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.

 

Photos

2015
2010
2008