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• Paws in the Park 5k Run/Walk [chspets.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Join us for our 9th annual 5k run/walk at Cascades Falls Park! The park is located at 1401 S Brown St, Jackson, MI 49203. Paws in the Park is one of Cascades Humane Society’s largest fundraisers of...

  Join us for our 9th annual 5k run/walk at Cascades Falls Park! The park is located at 1401 S Brown St, Jackson, MI 49203. Paws in the Park is one of Cascades Humane Society’s largest fundraisers of the year. All donations and registration fees go straight to the animals in our care. Paws in the Park 2026 will be on Saturday, May 30, 2026 and features a beautiful 5k run/walk around Cascades Falls Park. Leashed dogs are welcome to attend and participate in the event. Prefer a short distance or a casual troll? Join us for our 1 Mile Woof Walk! Each 5k participant will receive a t-shirt and finisher medal. Each Woof Walk participant will receive a t-shirt. T-shirts are guaranteed with registrations by April 30, 2026. Supplies are available as they last after that date.

  Early Packet Pick Up will be at Cascades Humane Society on Friday, May 29th from 12:00 - 6:00 pm.

  Can't make it? Join the Paws in the Park Virtual 5k.

  Can’t make the race, but want to support CHS and our furry friends? This virtual race you can complete on your own time and at your favorite place. Run, jog, walk, or roll whenever it is convenient to you. Remember to use Strava, RunKeeper, MapMyRun, or your preferred APP to keep track of your route and mileage.

  Group Pricing

  Have other friends or family who wish to participate? Register with 3 or more people and receive a discount of $3 per registrant!

  For additional information about the Paws in the Park event visit the website

  Timing

  The race will be chip-timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

  10.4 km from Spring Arbor Township
  1401 S. Brown Street, Summit Township, Michigan, 49203, United States
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  1.3 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Run Virtual Walk

• Mighty Mile - FREE RACE FOR KIDS - Jackson [runsignup.com]

  Thu, Jun 04, 2026 at 6:30 PM

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  The Mighty Mile is for kids only ages 5 to 14 years old.

  The race is part of the Michigan Running Foundation Mighty Mile series put on at several locations in Michigan in an effort to encourage our...

  The Mighty Mile is for kids only ages 5 to 14 years old.

  The race is part of the Michigan Running Foundation Mighty Mile series put on at several locations in Michigan in an effort to encourage our children to run and stay active. This race is located at the Parkside Middle School Track on Thursday evening, June 4th. We hope to have a fun and challenging event for all the kids to get their summer off to a running and healthy start!

  Calling all Elementary and Middle School students: Finish up your school year with a challenging and fun mile and get your Summer off to an active healthy start!

  All runners will receive a T-shirt, Backpack, and a chipped timed accurate mile. Once the runner crosses the finish line they will receive a Mighty Mile Finisher Medal.

  FREE! There is no entry fee to run the Mighty Mile. It is a free race for any child ages 5 to 14 years old.

  Online registration only: To participate in the event you must register your child on this site prior to the race. We need to know your child's information before the race so we can issue a bib number for them and have their shirt sizes and other race materials ready for them. There will be no registration available at the race.

  Race is limited to the first 200 participants. Register for the race early!

  SCHEDULE

  Race 1: 6:30pm | 5 - 7 year olds

  Race 2: 6:50pm | 8 – 9 year olds

  Race 3: 7:10pm | 10 - 11 year olds

  Race 4: 7:25pm | 12 - 14 year olds

  RESULTS: This race will be electronically timed using a disposable chip on the bib number. Results will be available immediately after the race and will be posted on this web site.

  AWARDS: There are no awards for the race. The purpose of the program is for the runner to challenge themselves to run their best race and start a healthy lifestyle. All of the runners will receive a Mighty Mile medal when they cross the finish line!

  COURSE INFORMATION: The start and finish is on the Parkside Middle School Track The first 1/4 mile of the race is on the track, the runners then make a loop on school grounds and finish with a 1/4 mile on the track. The race is not 4 loops of the track. Feel free to run with your child! We will have members of the Grow Jackson Organization along the entire course to offer encouragement and support.

  ENTRY FEE: The race is FREE there is no entry fee BUT Registration for the race must be done online on this site prior to the race. There will be no registration available at the race.

  PACKET PICK UP: Race day at the Parkside Middle School Track starting at 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm.

  Bring water for your child. There is not water available at the race.

  If you can't make this Mighty Mile but would like your child to run in one click HERE to check out all the Mighty Miles we put on throughout Michigan.

  The race is hosted by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION a non profit whose mission is to encourage youth running.

  11 km from Spring Arbor Township
  2400 4th St., Jackson, Michigan, 49203, United States
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  1 Miles Kids Run

• JACKSON ROSE RUN [jacksonroserun.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 7:30 AM

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  JACKSON ROSE RUN - Celebrating 56 Years! 🎉

  🗓️ JUNE 14, 2025

  10 Mile @ 7:30 a.m. / Other Events @ 8:00am / Kids Fun Run @ 9:30am 0r Sooner

  🌹 Hosting Venue:

  ⚽️ Jets Hangar on the Jackson College...

  JACKSON ROSE RUN - Celebrating 56 Years! 🎉

  🗓️ JUNE 14, 2025

  10 Mile @ 7:30 a.m. / Other Events @ 8:00am / Kids Fun Run @ 9:30am 0r Sooner

  🌹 Hosting Venue:

  ⚽️ Jets Hangar on the Jackson College Campus, 2111 Emmons Rd, Jackson, MI 49201

  🏃‍♂️ Embrace the thrill of running and walking amidst the gently rolling hills of the Jackson College campus and its surroundings!

  🌹 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)

  🌹 * 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 – Friday, June 12, 2026, 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM

  👉🏼 @ Jets Hangar on the Jackson College Campus, 2111 Emmons Rd, Jackson, MI 49201

  RACE DAY – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM

  👉🏼 @ Jets Hangar on the Jackson College Campus, 2111 Emmons Rd, Jackson, MI 49201

  🌹 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, 10K Run & 10 Mile Run.

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

  5k Run & 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 & 10 Mile Run 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 April Fool's Marathon

  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 ‼️ ❤️

  15.1 km from Spring Arbor Township
  Jackson, Michigan, 49201, United States
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  3.1 Miles 11k 10 Miles Fun Run Run Virtual Walk

• Concord Classic [orsraceseries.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Wed, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:10 PM

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  Join us for the 35th running, featuring some very awesome events!

  Each year the event draws participants from all over the United States with the proceeds benefiting the Concord High School cross...

  Join us for the 35th running, featuring some very awesome events!

  Each year the event draws participants from all over the United States with the proceeds benefiting the Concord High School cross country team and overall running in the Concord community. We are looking forward to another great event!

  Awards

  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: 5K Run: 12 and under, 13-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 +

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

  Participants in the Kids Run will receive a ribbon.

  Entry Fee: $25 until 6/16 $30 from 6/17 to 6/24

  T-Shirt guaranteed to the first 100 registered.

  Packet Pickup: Tuesday, June 23 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM and on Race Day from 6:00 PM to 7:05 PM. Packet pick up will be in front of the High School Gym. Lobby/entrance area. On race day we will be in the same location from 6:00 PM to about 7:10 PM. Enter off from Monroe Street.

  Parking is available in the High School or Middle School parking lots.

  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 chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be texted to your phone and live on this site. Results and series information is available at https://www.orsraceseries.com/

  8.6 km from Spring Arbor Township
  405 South Main Street, Concord Township, Michigan, 49237, United States
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  3.1 Miles Run Walk

• History Hustle [runalbion.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Fri, Jun 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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  You would never guess that Albion was the Sunday night hang out for the infamous Purple Gang or the two sons that started Mother’s Day gave their first Mother’s Day speech in Goodrich Chapel but...

  You would never guess that Albion was the Sunday night hang out for the infamous Purple Gang or the two sons that started Mother’s Day gave their first Mother’s Day speech in Goodrich Chapel but throughout the History Hustle, you’ll learn fun facts about Albion’s history and pass by locations where history happened.

  Your Registration Does More Than Secure Your Spot…

  When you register for a Run Albion event, you are giving back to the Albion community. With the generous support of our sponsors, we are able to cover the cost of the entire series. Each registration fee is then donated to a local nonprofit organization that provides course volunteers. In 2024, Run Albion donated $4,500 to five different nonprofits. You continue to make an impact in the Albion community with every race.

  5K Run/Walk. The 5K is open to strollers and dogs on leashes.

  5k Special pricing: Students 18 and under $10 discount off the entry fee. Applied automatically during checkout.

  Check-In: 5:00pm to 6:00 PM

  Be sure to pre-register for the race! Race day registration is limited and there is a price increase.

  Start Time: All runners and walkers will start at 6:30pm

  The Michigan Running Foundation will professionally time the race. Your accurate chip time, current overall, and age group place will be texted to your phone and live on this site. Results will be posted on this race website and online at Runmichigan.com

  HISTORY HUSTLE AWARDS

  All participants will receive a finisher medal. Awards will also be given to the top 5 men and top 5 women for in-person individual events. Points will be awarded to all History Hustle participants, which will be used to determine series awards.

  SERIES SCORING AWARDS

  When you participate in Run Albion events, you're eligible for series awards when you participate in two out of the three events. For detailed scoring information, visit, runalbion.com

  SIGN UP FOR OTHER RACES IN THE SERIES

  Interested in participating in some of the other Run Albion events, check out each of the individual events at the links below

  Run the Rock - Friday, April 24th

  Forks 5K - Friday, September 18th

  Foundry Mile - Saturday, September 20th

  VIRTUAL 5K RUN/WALK

  If you cannot make the Run Albion series events in person, but you would still like to participate and support the local non-profits that are beneficiaries of Run Albion's proceeds, you can complete the Virtual Run Albion series! A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the rod, or the trail, or the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or even at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. All participants will receive a medal!

  What: This is a virtual race, so you choose your own course and time yourself.

  When: Complete your race any time between June 27th and June 29th. Medals will ship by July 18, 2025.

  Where: You choose the course and you time yourself. Text your results using the link provided when you signed up and that will be your official time.

  Why: You want to participate because you love Albion as much as we do; you just can't always be in Albion in person.

  Cost: The price is $30 and includes a finisher medal and race swag.

  Series Awards: There will be no series awards for participants in virtual races. If you participate in 2 in-person events and 1 virtual event, you'll be eligible for in-person series awards.

  17.1 km from Spring Arbor Township
  415 S. Superior St., Albion, Michigan, 49224, United States
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  5k Run Trail Virtual Walk