Jack’s Jog 5k Run/Walk

10/13/2026

A simple way to honor your baby and all babies in heaven: set out a white pumpkin.

Over the years, the white pumpkin has become a symbol of remembrance for pregnancy and infant loss.

It’s a super simple way of expressing your love and grief without explanation to anyone.

10/10/2026

Your grief is your own. You are allowed to remember your baby however you want to. 🤍

10/07/2026

Some other upcoming events to honor our babies in La Crosse:

-Walk to Remember
October 10, 2026
10:30am
Weigent Park

A short walk, brief service, pumpkin painting activity and light snacks

-Candlelight Memorial Service
December 7, 2026
5:30pm
The Nature Place

A beautiful service, holiday craft and a catered meal

Both of these beautiful events are hosted by Mayo Clinic Health System. As one of the nurses at MCHS who helps plan these, I can speak to the amount of effort and love that goes into organizing these community events.

These are both offered at no charge to community members and anyone affected by perinatal or infant loss are encouraged to attend.

📸 Alex Flynn Photography

10/04/2026

Everyone wins at Jack’s Jog, but let’s take a minute to recognize the top male and female finishers!

First male (first overall): Jeremiah Clements

First female: Jackie Stakston

Congrats to these two!

10/04/2026

As I sit here thinking about yesterday, I keep typing and then deleting. I truly cannot find the words for how perfect Jack’s Jog 2026 was.
It was the perfect fall day to celebrate our babies in heaven.

To everyone who showed up to walk or run, thank you.
To the man on the motorcycle passing through and donated after hearing what the event was for, thank you.
To everyone else who donated extra on top of the registration fee, thank you.
To everyone who volunteered their time to help set up, take down, make sure people had water, make sure people were fed, work the check-in table, thank you.

The support and love our family felt yesterday, and every family who has experienced such tremendous loss was unmatched.

❤️

Send a message to learn more

10/02/2026

Some reminders for Saturday:

🤍Packet pick up will begin at 2:30pm at Myrick Park. There is NO pick up on Friday.

🤍Registration remains open through Saturday!

🤍There is plenty of free parking available.

🤍There is a super fun playground at Myrick Park so the littles can stay entertained between picking up your packet and the start of the race.

🤍Water will be available at the halfway point. Please throw cups in the garbage bag available at that location.

🤍Hot dogs, bananas, water and treats will be available at the finish.

☀️ Current forecast for Saturday: 66* and sunny!
Here’s to hoping that’s what actually happens, but we all know how Mother Nature works.

Whatever happens, we will be there, rain or shine!

09/27/2026

This cutie will be set up with face (or arm/hand/leg) painting on Saturday! This is that crafty niece that helped paint the rocks you’ll find as you walk or run. She’ll have several designs to choose from so be sure to stop by her table.

09/26/2026

💥 One more week! 💥

Registration is still open! You can also just show up next Saturday and register there if you aren’t sure if you can make it yet.

⭐️Remember, you do NOT need to be a runner at Jack’s Jog! This event is for all ages and abilities. You can run the whole thing, walk the whole thing, or a little bit of both.

⭐️Your kiddos are welcome to ride in strollers or wagons if their little legs get too tired.

⭐️No dogs on the course this year. (Something we will look into next year!)

⭐️This 5k is unofficially timed. Everyone wins and gets a medal!

More fun details to come!

Click the link to sign up or send to your friends and family!

https://runsignup.com/race/wi/lacrosse/jacksjog5k?fbclid=IwVERDUAUk5_BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWZkaWQWUPLBFmQKdzAqT4qVie3LThVTjBHLMXNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6Uriy2WTnCNyj9iI7-I1B_LgxuJU6nij4nD8Mu2s8sW5q90evZEVOYdGhSMA_aem_rWPUdyvqWPkW06-h9zMx3w

The Jack’s Jog 5k is on Saturday October 3, 2026.

09/21/2026

🤍 This year, anyone who has a baby in heaven is invited to write the baby’s name, birthday, a message, or anything else that is meaningful, on a cutout butterfly and pin it to the board.

This could be your own baby, your grandbaby, niece or nephew, your friend’s baby. Even if they already have a butterfly on the board, add another. There is no such thing as too many people who love a single baby.

If the baby you are honoring was lost before you had a chance to name him or her, any nickname you referred to him or her as, Baby (last name), or simply an important date is appropriate. These babies still matter and deserve to be remembered.

🦋 The butterfly you make is your’s to take home so don’t forget to grab it before you leave!

Can’t make it but still want your baby on the board, message us and we will gladly make you a butterfly however you tell us and send it to you after the race.

09/15/2026

Thank you Nick and Marie from NorthEnd Pub & Grill for their sponsorship this year!

If you’ve never been, you must make it a point to visit this small town establishment. (And make sure you get the cheese curds!) The food is amazing, the atmosphere a chill and relaxed vibe, and the service is top notch.

It means so much to have the support from this family and business!