Run For Jon

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Run For Jon In 1990, 13 year-old Jon Evans was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Just two weeks before the 2nd Run, Jon passed away.

The Run for Jon is an annual race held in Peru, NY to raise money for the families of local children with serious medical problems and honor the memory of Jonathan Evans. The Run for Jon is an annual race held in Peru, NY to raise money for the families of local children with serious medical problems and honor the memory of Jon Evans. Soon after his diagnosis, two long time friends of the Evans family, Mark Elmore and Scott Woodward, organized the first Run for Jon to raise money to help pay for expenses. Every year since then, family and friends have held the Run for Jon to raise money for the families of local children with serious medical problems.

Hey Everyone! To all those who participated in an event, the results are here! Link below ⬇️
09/02/2026

Hey Everyone! To all those who participated in an event, the results are here!

Link below ⬇️

2026 Run For Jon, 08/29/2026, Peru, NY

Pictures are Here! 🏃🏻‍♂️🍎🏃🏻‍♀️ We are so grateful for all those who came out to support the Run for Jon! - And a big tha...
08/30/2026

Pictures are Here! 🏃🏻‍♂️🍎🏃🏻‍♀️ We are so grateful for all those who came out to support the Run for Jon!

- And a big thank you to Jaime Dowler for the wonderful photos!

Link to Photos below ⬇️

Photo collection by Document Life Photography

THANK YOU! We are so grateful for everyone who participated in the Run for Jon this year. Whether it was running a race,...
08/30/2026

THANK YOU! We are so grateful for everyone who participated in the Run for Jon this year. Whether it was running a race, donating, or just showing up to the event. This race and our mission wouldn’t be possible without YOU! 🍏❤️🍏

SAVE THE DATE: ⬇️
Next years Run for Jon August 28, 2027!

IT’S RACE DAY!!! The course is marked and we’re looking forward to seeing all the racers and spectators this afternoon. ...
08/29/2026

IT’S RACE DAY!!! The course is marked and we’re looking forward to seeing all the racers and spectators this afternoon. Race Day registration and bib pick up will be available from 3:30 to 4:45PM. The races beginning at 5:00PM with the kids half mile fun run. The 1.25 mile non competitive walk and 2.5 mile run will start at the conclusion of the kids fun run.

Per the US Department of Agriculture- dogs are not allowed at the R4J race site. Let them stay home on the couch and ca...
08/29/2026

Per the US Department of Agriculture- dogs are not allowed at the R4J race site.

Let them stay home on the couch and catch up on their shows.

What is better then apples? 🍎 Nothing really. Except the NEW Run for Jon hats sitting in an apple tree! 🌳 They will be f...
08/22/2026

What is better then apples? 🍎
Nothing really.

Except the NEW Run for Jon hats sitting in an apple tree! 🌳

They will be for sale race day for $25! (Limited supply) They match the 2026 shirt color.

36th Annual Run for Jon! August 29th, 2026We can’t wait to see you all there!
08/22/2026

36th Annual Run for Jon!
August 29th, 2026

We can’t wait to see you all there!

PERU — The phrase came from Jon Evans when he was talking to his younger sister, Joanna.

RUN FOR JON THIS MONTH! 🍎🏃🏻‍♀️🏁Fun fact: Did you know that you would need around 13,200 apples to cover 2.5 miles! 🍎We’d...
08/09/2026

RUN FOR JON THIS MONTH! 🍎🏃🏻‍♀️🏁

Fun fact: Did you know that you would need around 13,200 apples to cover 2.5 miles! 🍎

We’d love for you to join us among the apple orchards for the 36th Annual Run for Jon!
➡️August 29th, 2026

Registration link ⬇️

The Run for Jon is on Friday August 28, 2026 to Saturday August 29, 2026. It includes the following events: 2.5 Mile Run, 1.25 Mile Walk, 1/2 Mile Fun Run, and T-Shirt Only.

Friends and family, young and old, fast and not so fast! We would love to share the 36th Annual Run for Jon with you! 🏃🏻...
07/26/2026

Friends and family, young and old, fast and not so fast! We would love to share the 36th Annual Run for Jon with you! 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏾

Below is the registration link! We enjoy seeing each and everyone of you every year, and sharing this special event with you 🍎

https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Peru/RunForJon

06/25/2026

🍎Saturday August 29th, 2026 is the 36th Annual Run for Jon🍎

Today we wanted to share and remember what the Run for Jon is and what the proceeds go to

The Run For Jon raises money to support the Jonathan Evans Memorial Fund, designed to help North Country families with expenses connected to the care and treatment of a sick child.

We are grateful for all of you who have come in the past, and hope to see you soon at this years Annual Run for Jon! Invite family and friends to join in the beauty of the Run for Jon! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏾🏃🏻‍♂️

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