Big Miles for Little Smiles
- Date Sun 7th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Jackson, Michigan
- Price $12.10 - $28.06
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming day of fun and fitness at the 3rd Annual Big Miles for Little Smiles event, taking place on Sunday, September 7th, 2025, at Ella Sharp Park in Jackson, Michigan! This exciting community event features a 5k Run/Walk and a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run, all aimed at supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson County. With a mission to foster one-to-one mentoring relationships that empower youth, your participation helps make a meaningful impact in the lives of local children.
Join us for a day filled with smiles as the Kids Fun Run kicks off at 9:00 AM, followed by the 5k Run/Walk at 9:30 AM. Early registration is encouraged, with entry fees starting at just $25 until August 24th, and participants can earn team discounts for groups of four or more. Don't miss out on the chance to snag a cool race t-shirt, guaranteed with registration by the end of August 24th. Gather your friends and family for a fantastic experience that not only promotes health and wellness but also supports a vital cause in our community. Sign up today and help us spread smiles one mile at a time!
Join us for a day filled with smiles as the Kids Fun Run kicks off at 9:00 AM, followed by the 5k Run/Walk at 9:30 AM. Early registration is encouraged, with entry fees starting at just $25 until August 24th, and participants can earn team discounts for groups of four or more. Don't miss out on the chance to snag a cool race t-shirt, guaranteed with registration by the end of August 24th. Gather your friends and family for a fantastic experience that not only promotes health and wellness but also supports a vital cause in our community. Sign up today and help us spread smiles one mile at a time!
Organiser's Description
We are excited for our 3RD ANNUAL BIG MILES FOR LITTLE SMILES 5k Run/Walk and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run to support BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF JACKSON COUNTY. Our mission at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson County is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Big Miles for Little Smiles will be held at Ella Sharp Park on Sunday, September 7th, 2025. The proceeds from this event will support the organizations mission to create one-to-one relationships between the Bigs and Littles within the community.
PRICING: $25 until 8/24. $30 from 8/25 to 8/31. $35 from 9/01 to 9/06. Shirts are guaranteed with registrations through 8/24. The Kids Fun Run is $10 and shirts are guaranteed with registration through 8/24. Online registration will remain open thru 9/06.
TEAM PRICING: $5 discount per participant with a team of four or more. The discount will automatically be refunded when you have at least four people join your team. Your team must consist of four or more before registration closes in order to qualify for the team discount of $5 per person. Team members 1-3 will receive a $5 refund once member 4 joins. Member 4+ will automatically pay $5 less. Join in the fun!
EARLY PACKET PICK UP: September 5th, back parking lot of the BBBS office in the United Way building, from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM (Address: 536 N Jackson St, Jackson, MI 49201).
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP: Will begin at 8:00 AM at the race start area.
GET A COOL RACE T-SHIRT: T-shirt is guaranteed with paid registration by end of day 8/24. We are offering youth sizes S-XL, adult sizes S-XXXL. Sizes are not guaranteed after 8/24.
TEAM AWARDS: Award for the Largest Team, the Most Spirited Team, and the Largest Fundraising Team. See "Teams" at the top of the page for more information.
SCHEDULE: Kids Fun Run starts at 9:00 AM. 5k Run/Walk starts at 9:30 AM.
VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed before, during and after the race. For more information, please contact [email protected]
FAQ section can be found at the top of the page.
The race will be professionally chip timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION. Results will be posted during the race and online at the results tab, top of the page.
PRICING: $25 until 8/24. $30 from 8/25 to 8/31. $35 from 9/01 to 9/06. Shirts are guaranteed with registrations through 8/24. The Kids Fun Run is $10 and shirts are guaranteed with registration through 8/24. Online registration will remain open thru 9/06.
TEAM PRICING: $5 discount per participant with a team of four or more. The discount will automatically be refunded when you have at least four people join your team. Your team must consist of four or more before registration closes in order to qualify for the team discount of $5 per person. Team members 1-3 will receive a $5 refund once member 4 joins. Member 4+ will automatically pay $5 less. Join in the fun!
EARLY PACKET PICK UP: September 5th, back parking lot of the BBBS office in the United Way building, from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM (Address: 536 N Jackson St, Jackson, MI 49201).
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP: Will begin at 8:00 AM at the race start area.
GET A COOL RACE T-SHIRT: T-shirt is guaranteed with paid registration by end of day 8/24. We are offering youth sizes S-XL, adult sizes S-XXXL. Sizes are not guaranteed after 8/24.
TEAM AWARDS: Award for the Largest Team, the Most Spirited Team, and the Largest Fundraising Team. See "Teams" at the top of the page for more information.
SCHEDULE: Kids Fun Run starts at 9:00 AM. 5k Run/Walk starts at 9:30 AM.
VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed before, during and after the race. For more information, please contact [email protected]
FAQ section can be found at the top of the page.
The race will be professionally chip timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION. Results will be posted during the race and online at the results tab, top of the page.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.06 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th September 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$28.06
OPENS SOON -
Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$12.10
OPENS SOONThe 1 Mile Fun Run is for kids 12 years of age and younger. Parents may accompany their child, if preferred, at no extra cost.
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