Run For Jon

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 fa

mily, 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.

It’s that time again! 🍎🏁🏃🏻‍♀️SAVE THE DATE! *August, 29th 2026*
04/26/2026

It’s that time again! 🍎🏁🏃🏻‍♀️
SAVE THE DATE!
*August, 29th 2026*

02/13/2026

Congratulations to Lorraine Streeter for being awarded the 2025 The New York State Association of Realtors Community service award!

Every year Lorraine has raised $1000 for the Run For Jon, along with her work to raise money for Alzheimer’s.

Thank you, Lorraine!

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Run for Jon today, and for all those who donated in other ways!We w...
08/24/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Run for Jon today, and for all those who donated in other ways!

We wanted to say a special thank you to Jamie Dowler of Document Life Photography for this year’s Run for Jon photos! 📸

Here are links to both the photos and results form yesterday⬇️

Race results:
https://www.underdogtiming.com/2025-race-results

Photos:
https://documentlifephotography1108.pixieset.com/runforjon2025/

Thank you again to all of you!

Photo collection by Document Life Photography

Hey everyone! We wanted to congratulate the winners of the 2.5 mile run! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏾🏃🏻‍♀️🎉Congrats to: 🎉Stacie Minchoff &Jos...
08/24/2025

Hey everyone!
We wanted to congratulate the winners of the 2.5 mile run! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏾🏃🏻‍♀️

🎉Congrats to: 🎉
Stacie Minchoff
&
Joshua McDougal

We also want to congratulate and thank everyone who participated in the run today! We are proud to say we had over 150 runners!

RACE DAY! 🍎 Can’t wait to see everyone today! Here are a few last minute things for everyone coming today! *Just a remin...
08/23/2025

RACE DAY! 🍎
Can’t wait to see everyone today!
Here are a few last minute things for everyone coming today!

*Just a reminder that Race day registration is from 3:30 to 4:45*

*There are Red tear drop shaped signs along the road with the Run for Jon name on them letting you know your in in the right place!*

GPS coordinates:
44°35'06.3"N 73°33'12.4"W

Address for today:
106 Mannix Rd.
Peru, NY 12972

The Run for Jon is TOMORROW! 🍎We can’t wait to see all of you there! Old and new faces! Here is the registration link! L...
08/22/2025

The Run for Jon is TOMORROW! 🍎
We can’t wait to see all of you there! Old and new faces!

Here is the registration link! Last day of online registration is today, you can save some time on race day!

In-person Registration starts @ 3:30
Races start @ 5

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

Hey everyone! Incase you get a craving for something sweet at the Run… 🍧There will be free icees from Isaac’s Icees, don...
08/21/2025

Hey everyone! Incase you get a craving for something sweet at the Run… 🍧

There will be free icees from Isaac’s Icees, donations appreciated. All money raised will go toward the Run for Jon!

3 DAYS TIL RACE DAY! 🍎We are looking forward to seeing you all this Saturday, August 23rd! Don’t forget to save money an...
08/20/2025

3 DAYS TIL RACE DAY! 🍎
We are looking forward to seeing you all this Saturday, August 23rd!

Don’t forget to save money and time, by registering for the race now 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

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

The race is quickly approaching, (like our runners 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️)This Saturday, August 23rd! Don’t forget to save...
08/18/2025

The race is quickly approaching, (like our runners 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️)

This Saturday, August 23rd!
Don’t forget to save time and money and register online!

Link here ⬇️
https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Peru/RunForJon

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Peru, NY
12972

Website

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

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