36th Annual Run for Jon Set for August 29 in Peru

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 4:22 AM

The 36th annual Run for Jon will be held Saturday, August 29, at Forrence Orchards in Peru. Events begin at 5 p.m. and include a kids fun run, a two-and-a-half-mile cross country race and a non-competitive walk. Proceeds benefit families in Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties who have children needing serious medical care.

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