Jacktown Fair 5k

Lace up your shoes, put on your cape, and join us for the CASA SuperHero 5K & 10K, a fun and meaningful race benefiting Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Every step you take helps give a voice to children who have experienced abuse or neglect and are navigating the child welfare system.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or a family looking for a fun community event, this race is for you. We encourage teams, runners, walkers and families with strollers (dogs too) to dress up as their favorite superheroes while competing in a fun, family friendly environment! Costumes are encouraged—because our kids deserve heroes in every form!

💙 About CASA:

CASA volunteers are trained community members appointed by judges to advocate for the best interests of children in foster care. Funds raised support volunteer recruitment, training, and ongoing advocacy, ensuring that every child has a consistent, caring adult standing up for them in court and in life.

🏃‍♀️ Race Options:

5K Run/Walk – Perfect for all ages and abilities

10K Run – For runners ready to take their heroism to the next level

-Both courses are clearly marked, supported by volunteers, and designed to be safe, scenic, and family-friendly.

-The racecourse starts and finishes at the base of the Wheeling Creek Rail Trail. This is an out and back, on a flat, paved trail.

-The 10k course will cross the intersection at Washington Ave. Bridge. This is the only place where traffic will be encountered on the course.

Race Day Agenda:

7:00 AM – Registration & Packet Pickup Opens

-Check in, pick up your race bib and SWAG

-On-site registration available

-Enjoy pre-race music

-SuperHero costumes encouraged!

8:45 AM – Pre-Race Announcements & Warm-Up

-Head to the start line- Welcome from CASA staff

-Course overview and safety instructions

-National Anthem

9:00 AM – Race Start 5K & 10K begin

-Cheer on runners and walkers as they hit the course

9:30–11:15 AM – Post-Race Celebration

-Finish line festivities

-Refreshments and snacks up at the 470 Ballfields

10:30ish AM – Awards Ceremony

-Overall and age-group awards

-Best SuperHero Costume recognition

-Thank-you to sponsors, volunteers, and participants

🎉 What Makes This Race Super?

SuperHero Theme – Dress as your favorite hero or create your own!

Family-Friendly Atmosphere – Kids, strollers, and walkers welcome

Community Impact – Your registration directly supports children in our community

Awards & Recognition – Top finishers, age groups, and best costume prizes

🎁 SWAG & Race Day Perks: All registered participants receive:

A custom SuperHero race t-shirt in unisex Small to 2X-Large or no shirt option for $5 off of registration. Shirts will be limited after March 31!

A finisher medal to celebrate your hero status

Race bib and chip timing

Post-race refreshments and snacks

Awards:

5k Run/Walk, 5K Competitive Walk, 10k Run/Walk, & 10K Competitive Walk

Top 3 Overall Women/Men

Top 3 Women/Men in each age group 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+

🤝 Sponsors & Community Partners:

We are proud to partner with local businesses, organizations, and community leaders who believe every child deserves a safe, permanent, and nurturing home. Sponsor support helps keep registration affordable and maximizes funds raised for CASA’s mission. Be sure to visit our sponsor area on race day to learn more about the heroes supporting our kids!

Welcome to the 2nd Suncrest Middle School 2 mile fun run/walk! The event takes place Sunday, April 19 at 3 pm on the rail trail in Star City, beginning at Tug Boat Depot playground. Top 50 finishers will be awarded a medal. T-shirts are available to pre-order through this registration website. We are unable to offer refunds. All proceeds from this event and t-shirt sales go to benefit activities of the Suncrest Middle PTO. Race numbers and t-shirts will be available to be picked up in lower parking lot along with in person registration beginning at 2pm. Please arrive before 2:30.

April is Autism Awareness month. This run / walk is to bring awareness to the many people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and raise money for supports and sensory enhancements for self-contained, autism classes in Ohio County Schools.

The race begins at 5:30 PM on Friday, April 24th 2026.

*Same day registration begins at 4:00PM on race day.

*This is an out and back 5k beginning and ending at Wheeling Middle School in Wheeling, WV.

*Top 5 male and female in both runner and walker divisions will receive an award.

*$30 race fee for early registration and guaranteed shirt when registration is completed by April 8th 2025.

*Same day and late registration will be $35 with t-shirts at a first come first served basis.

There will be music, food and drinks for all participants. The race will be chip timed by Miles of Smiles Timing Service.

This year we are adding a virtual option with a $35 registration fee. We will ship your shirt to you. No awards or official timing for the virtual option.