Run For Jon time is almost here!
Peru Gazette 2024 photo
Peru Gazette 2024 photo
The 35th annual Run For Jon will be held Saturday, August 23rd, 5 PM at Forrence Orchards on Mannix Road in Peru. It attracts hundreds of walkers, kids fun runners and runners every year, in addition to their friends and family who attend as spectators. There are numerous door prizes for participants, donated by our generous donors.
Last year, in 2024, an outstanding field of runners, walkers, baby joggers and 3 person teams once again participated 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 2.5 miles of beautiful rolling Forrence Orchards in Peru, NY. The walk portion of the event is roughly 1 mile and there is a short, 1/2 mile fun run for kids. The event attracts approximately 300 participants each year and raises over $6,000.
For more information about the event, visit http://www.runforjon.org.
Direct donations and sponsorships are gladly accepted. We try to cover all operating expenses before race day, so that all entry fees will go directly into the Fund. There are five levels of sponsorship: MacIntosh ($1000+), Gala ($750-999), Empire ($500-749), Cortland ($250-499), and Honeycrisp (100-249).
The Run For Jon, Inc. is dedicated to supporting families in the New York counties of Clinton, Essex, and Franklin who have children under 18 in need of serious medical care. Our grassroots initiative focuses on assisting with non-medical expenses such as transportation and lodging, ensuring that families can focus on their child’s health and well-being.
Run For Jon Inc is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, EIN 45-2905801. All donations are deemed tax-deductible absent any limitations on deductibility applicable to a particular taxpayer.
Website: https://runforjon.org
Link to registration page: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Peru/RunForJon
Link to donation page: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/NY/Peru/RunForJon
Organizers are also seeking items and/or gift certificates to be donated for our fan favorite prize give-a-way that is held prior to the award ceremony.
Online entry fees: Run: $10 Walk: $5 Fun Run: $1 (plus online fee)
Race day entry fees: Run: $15 Walk: $10 Fun Run: $5
Online race registration closes 11:59pm on Aug. 22nd.
Questions? Call Matt Medeiros at 518-524-1269 or Jeremy Evans at 518 354-0443.
Register on race day or online. Online registration for individuals is at: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Peru/RunForJon The deadline for online registration is August 22nd.
Cash Donations: Gratefully accepted by check, sent to: Donald Evans, 7 Oakdale Dr., Peru, NY 12972 or online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/NY/Peru/RunForJon
Please make checks payable to: The Jonathan Evans Memorial Fund.
**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.
• Please visit our website www.runforjon.org for entry forms, results, and event pictures.
Posted: August 2nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Sports News.