14th Annual Happy Jack 5K

14th Annual Happy Jack 5K

Join The Happy Jack Fund at our 14th Annual Happy Jack 5K on October 17, 2026, at Germonds Park, West Nyack, NY. All proceeds benefit The Happy Jack Fund, which provides annual scholarships to high school students who have lost a sibling, while also supporting families navigating the loss of a child.

The Course

• Type: This is an out and back style race starting in the parking lot of Germonds Park.
• Directions: Exit left out of the park and follow Germonds Road to the end, making another left hand turn until you make a right turn onto Lyncrest Avenue.
• Walkers: Will follow the same route (behind the runners) and once on Lyncrest, make a right onto Jolen Drive and then a right onto Whitewood Drive.
• Support: The race course is clearly marked with signs and will also have our volunteers there to direct and support you.

Event Shirts

• Distribution: Event shirts will be given out to the first 200 participants who register.
• Size Availability: Sizes are not guaranteed and will be given out as supplies last.
• Pick Up: Race bib and shirt pick up will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026, at District 96 in New City and will also be available on race day starting at 7:30 am.
• Note: Kids’ race participants will not receive a shirt.

Results and Awards

• Overall Winners: Awards will be given to the top Female & Male overall winners.
• Top Teams: Awards will also be given to the top 5 Teams with the most registered runners/walkers in the main race.
• Age Group Awards: The top 3 female and male in each age group (9-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+) will receive awards.
• Encouragement: We encourage participants to form teams: trophies will be awarded to the top five teams with the most registrations.

Parking and Bathrooms

• Parking: All participants and spectators can park in the lower parking lot of Germonds Park.
• Restricted Areas: Do not park in the coned area and/or near the stage.
• Bathroom Facilities: Bathrooms are located on the West side of the parking lot.
• Access: Please be considerate of areas designated for safety and ease of access.

Covid Safety

• Waiver: All participants are required to sign the waiver upon signing up.
• Health Precautions: You may not attend the event if you have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 or tested positive in the fourteen (14) days prior to the event.
• Post-Event Notification: If you test positive in the fourteen (14) days after the event, you must notify The Happy Jack Fund.
• Contact: For any health and safety inquiries, please refer to our contact details.

Race Contact Info

• Questions: If you have any questions about this event, please contact us at racecommittee@happyjackfund.org.
• Team Assistance: If you need assistance setting up a team, please reach out to us.
• Communication: We are here to help with any queries or support.
• Feedback: We value your input and suggestions for future events.

Race Proceeds

All proceeds from this event will be used towards The Happy Jack Annual Scholarships as well as supporting families within our community who need the support of The Happy Jack Fund.

Thank you for helping us share Jack's smile with someone who really needs it.

Sincerely,
The Happy Jack Race Committee

Find out more and register at Happy Jack 5K Registration.