Big Miles for Little Smiles

  • Date Sun 14th 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 an exciting day of community spirit and fun at the 3rd Annual Big Miles for Little Smiles on Sunday, September 14th, 2025! Taking place at the beautiful Ella Sharp Park in Jackson, this event features a 5k Run/Walk along with a delightful Kids 1 Mile Fun Run. This vibrant gathering supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson County, whose mission is to foster one-to-one mentoring relationships that empower local youth.

Registration is open now, with early pricing set at just $25 until August 31st, so don’t miss out on your chance to secure a guaranteed race t-shirt! The Kids Fun Run is available for only $10, and participants can enjoy team discounts when signing up with friends. The day kicks off with the Kids Fun Run at 9:00 AM, followed by the 5k Run/Walk at 9:30 AM. Join us in making a difference for the youth in our community while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a day filled with smiles, camaraderie, and fun!

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 14th, 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 8/31. $30 from 9/01 to 9/07. $35 from 9/08 to 9/13. Shirts are guaranteed with registrations through 8/31. The Kids Fun Run is $10 and shirts are guaranteed with registration through 8/31. Online registration will remain open thru 9/13.



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 12th, 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 8/31. We are offering youth sizes S-XL, adult sizes S-XXXL. Sizes are not guaranteed after 8/31.



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

  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.06 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 14th September 2025 (9:30AM EDT)

    $28.06

  • Kids 1 Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $2.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 14th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $12.10

    The 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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Location

Ella Sharp Park, 2800 Fourth St., Jackson, 49203, MI, United States

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