JACKSON TURKEY TROT (Michigan)

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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.

  2.6 km from Summit 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.

  842 m from Summit 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 ‼️ ❤️

  3.4 km from Summit Township
  Jackson, Michigan, 49201, United States
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  3.1 Miles 11k 10 Miles Fun Run Run Virtual Walk

• Clark Lake Run [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  Welcome to the 51st running at beautiful Clark Lake. WOW ! ! OVER a Half a century of Road Racing at beautiful Clark Lake. Please come celebrate with us. The first run was in 1976 and only one event...

  Welcome to the 51st running at beautiful Clark Lake. WOW ! ! OVER a Half a century of Road Racing at beautiful Clark Lake. Please come celebrate with us. The first run was in 1976 and only one event was a 7 Mile around the Lake. In 1993 WE made the 7 miler a 12K and added a 5K Run, 5k Walk & 3/4K kids Run. This year we will again be putting an emphasis on the 12K with added prize money in this event. Truly one of Michigan's Premier summer events. You will enjoy the course that encompass the lake on gently rolling hills with breathtaking lake front views, Our post race party and award ceremony at the Beach Bar Patio on the shore of Clark Lake is second to none. The proceeds from this event will be used for the continued progress and maintenance of The Thomas R. Collins Memorial Spirit Trail.

  Packet Pick Up & Registration: Friday July 31st from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Beach Bar 3509 Ocean Beach Rd Clark Lake. Race Day 7am to 8:15 am

  Start Times: 8:30 am 12k Run - 8:35 am 5k Run - 8:36 am 5k Walk and Kids fun run 9:45 am

  Special New Years pricing, only $20 from 1/1 to 1/15.

  12k and 5k Entry Fee with Shirt: $35 until 7/26, $40 after 7/26. Entry Fee without Shirt: $30 until 7/26 $35 after 7/26

  A Time limit for the 12K run is 90 minutes (12-minute pace). You must be able to finish the 12K within 90 minutes or please sign up for the 5K Run. No one under the age of 12 is allowed in the 12K Run.

  Kids 3/4K Fun Run Entry Fee with Shirt: $13 until 7/26, $15 after 7/26 - Entry Fee without Shirt: $8 until 7/26, $10 after 7/26.

  Be sure to preregister! - The fee goes up and there are very limited shirt sizes on race day.

  Online registration is open until Thursday, July 30th at 11:59 PM. In-person registration is available Friday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm and race day morning starting at 7 am. HIGHLY ENCOURAGE REGISTERING ONLINE.

  Results: Your accurate chip time and place will be texted to your phone and posted on this site. Printed results will be posted on site.

  Overall Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers of Open (all ages), Masters (40+) in the 12k Run, 5k Run, and 5k Walk.

  Age Group Awards: Top 3 in each age group:

  12k Run age groups: 17 and under, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79. 80-85, 85-89

  5k Run age groups: 0-14, 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, 85-89,90-95

  5k Walk age groups: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90-100

  CASH AWARDS 12K: Male and Female top 5 Overall

  1ST $150, 2ND $125, 3RD $100, 4TH $75, 5TH $50

  12k master male and female overall: 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50, 4th $25, 5th $25

  12K Course Record: Male $150, Female $150

  12K Age group record: Male $50 Female $50

  5k Cash awards Course record Male & Female: $100

  5K Age group record Male and Female: $50

  No cash awards to those under 18 and under or with remaining college eligibility:

  NO EXCEPTIONS!

  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 is professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

  Come join us for a continued celebration of this classic summer race - Run your best at Clark Lake 2026. An event that promises to deliver excitement and memories!

  9.9 km from Summit Township
  3509 Ocean Beach Road, Napoleon Township, Michigan, 49234, United States
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  3.1 Miles 7.456 Miles Fun Run Run Trail Walk

• Heart of a Lion 5K Run/Walk *All proceeds benefit the Jackson Area 19 SPECIAL OLYMPICS* [runsignup.com]

  Sun, Aug 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  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,...

  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.

  1 km from Summit Township
  2800 Fourth St., Jackson, Michigan, 49203, United States
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  3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Olympic Run Walk