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It’s time for the Run for Jon

Donlan Wealth Management is pleased to present…

The Thirty First Annual Run for Jon

Last year, in 2020, an outstanding field of runners, walkers, baby joggers and 3 person teams once again participated in person and virtually to raise money for the Jonathan Evans Memorial Fund, the proceeds of which benefit local families who have children with serious medical needs. It began in 1991 to help the family of Jonathan Evans of Peru, NY with the financial demands of his cancer treatment.

The course runs through beautiful rolling Forrence Orchards.

When: Saturday, August 28th, 2021

Registration 3:30 – 4:45 pm

Events start at 5:00 pm

What: 5:00 pm- 0.5-mile Kids Fun Run

5:20 pm- 2.5-mile cross country Run

1.25 mile non-competitive Walk

Virtual 2.5-mile race

Where: Forrence Orchards, Mannix Rd. Peru, NY 12972

Online entry fees: Run: $10 Walk: $5 Fun Run: $1 (plus online fee)

Race day entry fees: Run: $15 Walk: $10 Fun Run: $5

Virtual entry fees: $10 plus online fee (Run only, no separate walk or fun run).

Online race registration closes on Aug. 26.

T-shirts –  $15 on race day. **

Register on race day or online. Online registration for individuals and 3 person teams is at: https://RunforJon.itsyourrace.com/. The deadline for online registration is August 26.

Cash Donations will be gladly and gratefully accepted by check, sent to:

Donald Evans, 7 Oakdale Dr., Peru, NY 12972 or online at: : https://RunforJon.itsyourrace.com/.

Please make checks payable to: The Jonathan Evans Memorial Fund.

 Questions, call Matt Medeiros at 518-524-1269.

**This event is sanctioned by the Adirondack Association of the U.S.A. Track and Field Association**

Walk and Run will start at the same time. Walkers will have a different finish line.

Awards will be given to Family and Open Teams of 3 or more. (Try to wear similar colored shirts.)

Please visit our website www.runforjon.org for entry forms, results, and event pictures.