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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
2215 Foxfield Track, Charlottesville VA
1 Mile
48–69°F · low rain risk
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About this race
JackFest 2026
Date: 2026-10-18
Location: 2215 Foxfield Track, Charlottesville, VA
URL: JackFest Race Registration
New In 2026
- Registration Benefit: Registration in the One Mile or Two Mile XC races automatically guarantees entry into the Kid's Superhero Dash and Child-Parent 2x200 Relay.
- Middle School XC Races: The Middle School XC races will now be a 2 mile race instead of a 1.5 mile race.
- Superhero Dashes Distances: The youngest age groups doing 100 meters (1/2 lap), the middle age groups doing 200 meters (1 lap), and the oldest kids doing 400 meters (2 laps).
- Course Features: The redesigned XC course will feature a mixture of flat(ter) and hilly grass terrain.
Entry Prices
- Free Shirt: Entry Prices include a free JackFest shirt as well as entry into all of the other wonderful activities at JackFest.
- Early Registration Discount: Register Early to get a $5 discount ($15 vs $20)!
Race Day Information
Registration Time: Race day registration available starting at 11:45 AM
Race Start: 12:00 PM - JackFest Begins!
Race Schedule
1 Mile Elementary School XC Races
1:00 PM - Girl's 1 Mile ($15)
- Eligibility: Open to all girls in grades K-5th.
- Course: Gently rolling grass paths at Foxfield.
- Results: Final results will be broken down by grade (not age).
- Incentives: Registration includes a free 2026 JackFest shirt, and medals to the top three girls in each grade.
1:15 PM - Boy's 1 Mile ($15)
- Eligibility: Open to all boys in grades K-5th.
- Course: Gently rolling grass paths at Foxfield.
- Results: Final results will be broken down by grade (not age).
- Incentives: Registration includes a free 2026 JackFest shirt, and medals to the top three boys in each grade.
2 Mile Middle School XC Races
1:30 PM - Girl's 2 Mile ($15)
- Eligibility: Open to all girls in grades 5th-8th.
- Course: New course featuring rolling grass hills and flat terrain.
- Results: Final results will be broken down by grade (not age).
- Incentives: Registration includes a free 2026 JackFest shirt, and medals to the top three girls in each grade.
1:50 PM - Boy's 2 Mile ($15)
- Eligibility: Open to all boys in grades 5th-8th.
- Course: New course featuring rolling grass hills and flat terrain.
- Results: Final results will be broken down by grade (not age).
- Incentives: Registration includes a free 2026 JackFest shirt, and medals to the top three boys in each grade.
Kids' Superhero Dash
2:15 PM - Kids' Superhero Dash ($15)
- Race Format: Kids will compete in a 100-400 meter footrace (distance depending on age).
- Separate Races: Each age will have its own separate race.
- Age Groups: 100 Meters for ages 2-4, 200 Meters for ages 5-8, 400 Meters for ages 9 and up.
- Incentives: Registration includes a free 2026 JackFest shirt, and ribbons to the top 5 overall finishers in each age group.
Child-Parent 2x200 Meter Relay
~3:00 PM (FREE)
- Eligibility: Open to kids of ALL ages.
- Race Format: The child will always run the first leg, and the parent will run second.
- Incentives: No entry fee for this event.
Virtual Superhero
Cost: $15 - Register as a virtual superhero to receive a 2026 JackFest shirt.
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