Jackson, MI | Saturday, April 25, 2026Registration OpenHoliday / Winter
24th Annual Family Service & Children’s Aid 5K RUN and WALK. Same location as previous years - Middle School at Parkside. The course will take place on the Falling Water Trail. Overall Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers of Open (all ages), and Grand Masters (50+), 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+ **BONUS!** TEAM/FAMILY DIVISION AWARDS Grab your friends and family! Awards will be given to the top three teams/families in both events. Two or more team/family members must compete in same event (Run or Walk) to qualify. The two fastest times of all team/family members participating will be averaged to determine winner. Please create a Team (link at top of page or choose create or join a team when registering) to enter. Pricing: New Years Day special pricing $20 valid until 1/15 . Then $25 until April 12. $30 April 13 to April 24. $35 Race day Special pricing for families - only $3 for kids registering with an adult. Register by April 5th to be guaranteed a t-shirt. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date. Kids fun run is back this year! All kids will receive a medal. Cost is $3. Early Packet pick-up Friday, April 24th from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at Family Service & Children’s Aid (306 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI) Race day packet pickup at Middle School at Parkside from 8:00am - 8:50am on race day morning. Proceeds from the race go to Family Service & Children’s Aid. Since 1944 Family Service & Children’s Aid has touched the lives of thousands of Michigan families in Jackson and Lenawee Counties through adoption, foster care, counseling, community and school based programs, substance abuse treatment, and other services for children and families. Please note there are n