14th Annual Happy Jack 5K

Welcome to the Happy Jack 5K

The Happy Jack 5K is an annual, family-friendly walk/run honoring the life of our son, John Thomas “Happy Jack” Doyle. 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.

Event Details

• Date: October 17, 2026
• Location: Germonds Park, West Nyack, NY
• Registration: Open now; register early!
• Participation: All participants will receive a medal.

The Course

This is an out and back style race starting in the parking lot of Germonds Park in West Nyack, NY. 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. Follow Lyncrest to the end making a right onto Shetland Drive, taking that to the end and make a right onto Teakwood Lane (turns into Stratford Place). Take that to the end and make a right onto Jolen Drive and then a left onto Whitewood Drive. This will take you back out to Germonds Road where you turn left and then a quick right and follow it back to the park where the finish line is located.

• Course Management: Traffic along the course is safely managed by the Clarkstown Police Department.
• Team Participation: Form teams; top five teams with the most registrations win trophies.
• Support: The race course is clearly marked with signs and volunteers.
• Walkers: Follow the same route behind the runners.

Event Shirts

Event shirts will be given out to the first 200 participants who register. Sizes are not guaranteed and will be given out as supplies last. 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.

Results and Awards

• Awards: Top Female & Male overall winners will be recognized.
• Team Awards: Top 5 teams with the most registered runners/walkers will be awarded trophies.
• Age Group Awards: Top 3 female and male winners in age groups: 9-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+.

Parking and Bathrooms

All participants and spectators can park in the lower parking lot of Germonds Park. Do not park in the coned area and/or near the stage. Bathrooms are located on the West side of the parking lot.

Covid Safety

All participants are required to sign the waiver upon signing up. 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. Should you test positive in the fourteen (14) days after the event you must notify The Happy Jack Fund at racecommittee@happyjackfund.org so that we may notify staff and participants as necessary.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this event, please contact us at racecommittee@happyjackfund.org.

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

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

More Information

For more details, visit our website at Happy Jack 5K.