Lynette Tenaglia Memorial Run

Mark your calendars for the 12th Annual Special Olympics Michigan Area 19 (Jackson County) Heart of a Lion chip timed 5K Run/Walk at the beautiful Ella Sharp Park located at 2800 Fourth St. Jackson, MI 49203.

The race will be held on Sunday, August 23rd at 9 a.m. with a SOMI athlete/Kids Fun Run to follow.

Pricing: $30 until 8/6 (shirt guaranteed), $35 from 8/7 to 8/22 (shirts available as supplies last), $40 race day (no shirt guaranteed)

T-Shirts guaranteed to those who register by August 6th, supplies available as they last after that date.

Overall Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers of Open (all ages), and Masters (40+), in the 5k Run, and 5k Walk.

Age Groups Awards to the top 3 places in each age group:

5k Run age groups: 0-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69. 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+

5k Walk age groups: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Packet pick up will be on Saturday, August 22nd from 3-5 p.m. at the SOMI office located at 210 East McDevitt Jackson, MI 49203. Race day packet pickup will start at 7:00 am at the race location, Ella Sharp Park. Race day registration is available until 8:45 a.m.

Proceeds from this race will benefit the Jackson Area 19 Special Olympics and will be used to provide year round sports training and athletic competition for persons with intellectual disabilities. All proceeds stay in Jackson, County.

Results will be available live during the event and posted online at this website.

Please note there are no dogs permitted at this event. Service dogs excluded. Please see the full policy under Race Info. This is for the safety of both our participants and your dogs. Thank you.

The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. The Heart of a Lion is proud to be part of the ORS Race Series.

Nuestra Comunidad is excited for the third annual Corre con Los Muertos - Run with the Dead on Saturday, October 31st at Cascades Park in Jackson. Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Dia de Los Muertos with Nuestra Comunidad (Our Community). All race proceeds will go to supporting scholarships and resources for Hispanic students in the Jackson community.

Pricing: Special New Years day pricing $20 valid 1/1 to 1/15. Then $25 until October 18th (T-shirt guaranteed), $30 from 10/19 to 10/30 (no shirt guaranteed), $40 on race day October 31st (no shirt)

Family/Group pricing: $5/discount per person when registering 3 or more people at the same time. Starts 1/16

T-shirts: T-Shirts will be available to participants who sign up by Sunday, October 18th. Shirts not guaranteed after that date, supplies available as they last.

Early Packet pickup Friday 10/30 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 PM at Lean Rocket Lab in downtown Jackson, 133 W Michigan Ave. Participants should use the side back door next to Max's House of Pancakes.

Race Day Packet pickup: Morning of the race starting at 7:00 am at the race location, Cascades Park

Awards: Prizes will be awarded for the top three finishers in each age group for men and for women, for both the run and the walk. Prizes will be awarded to the overall Male and Female Winner in the Run and the Walk, the Master's Male and Female Winner in the run and walk. Awards after the event will be available for pick up after the race at the awards table.

Age Groups Awards to the top 3 places in each age group:

5k Run age groups: 0-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69. 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+

5k Walk age groups: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Course Map: A link at the top of the page will bring you to the course map

Parking: Available at Cascades Amphitheater

Schedule: Kids fun run at 8:45. 5k run 8:00 am. 5k walk 8:05 am.

Please note there are no dogs permitted at this event. Service dogs excluded. Please see the full policy under Race Info. This is for the safety of both our participants and your dogs. Thank you.

The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be live during the race and available on this website.

🦃 JACKSON TURKEY - Celebrating 22 Years! 🎉

🗓️ NOVEMBER 26, 2026

🦃 The TURKEY TROT is an exciting race for all levels and age groups. You are encouraged to join. Choose from a 5K Run, 5K Walk or a 10K Run. We also offer a Kids Run. The TURKEY TROT race will be professionally chip timed with the results right after the race.

Be sure to invite your friends and guests to join you on this exciting THANKSGIVING Day Run!

The JACKSON TURKEY TROT has become a FAMILY TRADITION for Everyone!!!

🦃 Hosting Venue:

✨ Ella Sharp Museum, 3328 S Oakwood Drive, Jackson, MI 49203

🏃‍♂️ Ella Sharp Park, a historic gem nestled in the city, with over 500 acres of natural beauty. With tree-lined roads, it offers a perfect setting for our community to embrace healthy habits like running, walking, and biking. This expansive park provides ample space for our athletes to thrive in an open and invigorating environment.

🦃 RACE FEES:

✨ New Years Special Pricing $20 from January 1 – January 15, 2026

💲25 until March 31st (Guaranteed T-shirt)

💲30 April 1 to May 11th (Limited shirts availability)

💲35 May 12 to June 12th (Limited shirts availability)

💲40 June 13th / Race Day (No Shirt Guarantee)

🇺🇸 MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS:

TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION... Jackson Turkey Trot will continue to offer our MILITARY & FIRST REPONDERS a $5.00 Discount

For Your Convenience, Online Registration has already been set up. Just enter your Military / First Responder's ID info when prompt.

🦃 * ORS QUALIFYING POINTS EVENTS – 5K Run & 5K Walk Only

More details @ ORSRaceSeries.com

🦃 SHIRTS:

✨ Kids Fun Run Event is FREE. Youth Shirts available @ $10 each. (YS, YM & YL sizes)

✨ Register Early to SECURE a Shirt!

Tech style t-shirts this year. Shirts guaranteed to registrations received by 2/28/2026.

Shirts available as supplies last after that date.

🦃 PACKET PICK-UP

EARLY – Tuesday, November 24, 2026, Times = TBD

– Wednesday, November 25, 2026, Times - TBD

👉🏼 @ Ella’s Granary - Located inside the Ella Sharp Museum, 3328 S Oakwood Drive, Jackson, MI 49203 = TBD

RACE DAY – Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM

👉🏼 @ Ella’s Granary - Located inside the Ella Sharp Museum, 3328 S Oakwood Drive, Jackson, MI 49203 = TBD

🦃 AWARDS & RESULTS:

🏆 Overall Awards: Will be presented to the top male and female finishers of Open (all ages), and Master (40+), Senior Master (60+) in the 5k Run, 5k Walk and 10K Run.

🥇🥈🥉 Age Groups Awards: Presented to the top 3 places in each age group:

5k & 10K Run Age Groups: 0-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69. 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+

5k Walk Age Groups: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

⏱️ Our race will be Professionally Timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be live during the race and available on this website.

🦃 PLEASE NOTE:

🐶 There Are NO Dogs Permitted At This Event. Service dogs excluded.

Please see the full policy under Race Info. This is for the safety of both our participants and your dogs. Thank you.

👉🏼 Click Here to Read Details

🚶🏻‍➡️ "CODE OF CONDUCT" Running & Walking Ethical Responsibility:

Ethical behavior in race walking is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the sport and ensuring fair competition.

Please see the full policy under Race Info.

👉🏼 Click Here to Read Details

🦃 VIRTUAL EVENT INFO:

THE VIRUAL RUNS & WALK EVENT FOR THOSE WHO ARE EITHER ON VACATION & STILL WANT TO JOIN. OR FOR THOSE WHO ENJOY RUNNING AND WOULD LIKE TO CHOSE THEIR OWN VENUE. EITHER WAY, HAVE A BLAST & THANK YOUR FOR JOINING US!!!

🦃 RACECOURSE:

5K Run/Walk via Map My Run 👉🏼 Click Here!

Kids Run course 👉🏼 Click Here!

🦺 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED PLEASE & THANK YOU!! 🦃

🦺 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS ARE AVAILABLE! 🦃

We're getting a jump start on asking for Volunteers for our 2026 Jackson Turkey Trot!

If you can help, Awesome! ...

If you know someone who would like to help too, Double Awesome!!

• • Contact us to VOLUNTEER

🦃 DONATIONS: ✨

• Not able to participate this year? Please consider Donating by using the Donate tab above.

THANK YOU ‼️ 🤎