*New In 2026* -Registration in the One Mile or Two Mile XC races automatically guarantees entry into the Kid's Superhero Dash and Child-Parent 2x200 Relay -The Middle School XC races will now be a 2 mile race instead of a 1.5 mile race -The Superhero Dashes have different distances with 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). -The redesigned XC course will feature a mixture of flat(ter) and hilly grass terrain -Entry Prices include a free JackFest shirt as well as entry into all of the other wonderful activities at JackFest. -Register Early to get a $5 discount ($15 vs $20)! RACE DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE STARTING AT 11:45AM 12:00pm JackFest Begins! 1:00pm ($15): Girl's 1 Mile Elementary School XC Race (Grades K-5th) This JackFest favorite is back in 2026, and will take place on the gently rolling grass paths at Foxfield. It is open to all girls in grades K-5th and will be contested in one large field where everyone starts at the same time. Although everyone competes together, the final results will be broken down by grade (not age). Registration in this event will include a free 2026 JackFest shirt, and medals will go to the top three girls in each grade. Teams: We will also do team scoring for this race, and will count the first three (3) finishers from each school. The winning team will take home the 2026 JackFest Champion plaque. When registering, please note that there is a question regarding which school your child is affiliated with. *Please note that the price will go from $15 to $20 on October 1st* 1:15pm ($15): Boy's 1 Mile Elementary School XC Race (Grades K-5th) This JackFest favorite is back in 2026, and will take place on the gently rolling grass paths at Foxfield. It is open to all boys in grades K-5th and will be contested in one large field where everyone starts at the same time. Although everyone competes together, the final results will be broken down by grade (not age) . Registration in this event will include a free 2026 JackFest shirt, and medals will go to the top three boys in each grade. Teams: We will also do team scoring for this race, and will count the first three (3) finishers from each school. The winning team will take home the 2026 JackFest Champion plaque. When registering, please note that there is a question regarding which school your child is affiliated with. *Please note that the price will go from $15 to $20 on October 1st* 1:30pm ($15): Girl's 2 Mile Middle School XC Race (Grades 5th-8th) This JackFest favorite is back in 2026, but will increase to a full two miles this year. It will take place on a new course that features the rolling grass hills of Foxfield as well as some flatter terrain too. It is open to all girls in grades 5th-8th and will be contested in one large field where everyone starts at the same time. Although everyone competes together, the final results will be broken down by grade (not age). Registration in this event will include a free 2026 JackFest shirt, and medals will go to the top three girls in each grade. Teams: We will also do team scoring for this race, and will count the first three (3) finishers from each school. The winning team will take home the 2026 JackFest Champion plaque. When registering, please note that there is a question regarding which school your child is affiliated with. *Please note that the price will go from $15 to $20 on October 1st* 1:50pm ($15): Boy's 2 Mile Middle School XC Race (Grades 5th-8th) This JackFest favorite is back in 2026, but will increase to a full two miles this year. It will take place on a new course that features the rolling grass hills of Foxfield as well as some flatter terrain too. It is open to all boys in grades 5th-8th and will be contested in one large field where everyone starts at the same time. Although everyone competes together, the final results will be broken down by grade (not age). Registration in this event will include a free 2026 JackFest shirt, and medals will go to the top three boys in each grade. Teams: We will also do team scoring for this race, and will count the first three (3) finishers from each school. The winning team will take home the 2026 JackFest Champion plaque. When registering, please note that there is a question regarding which school your child is affiliated with. *Please note that the price will go from $15 to $20 on October 1st* 2:15pm Kids' Superhero Dash ($15 ) Kids will compete in a 100-400 meter footrace (distance depends on age) on the flat grass track at Foxfield. Each age will have its own separate race with the younger ages (2-4) running 100 meters, the middle ages (5-8) running 200 meters, and the older ages (9 and up) running 400 meters. The race sections will look like the following, and we will begin with the youngest age groups and go up from there... 100 Meters (1/2 Lap) : 2 & Under, 3 Years Old, 4 Years Old 200 Meters (1 Lap) : 5 Years
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JackFest 2026 2026 — Charlottesville, VA takes place on October 18, 2026. The race is held in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Where is JackFest 2026 2026 — Charlottesville, VA held?
JackFest 2026 2026 — Charlottesville, VA is held at 2215 Foxfield Track in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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