Big Miles for Little Smiles
- Date Sun 14th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Jackson, Michigan
- Price $12.10 - $38.69
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and fitness at the 3rd Annual Big Miles for Little Smiles event on Sunday, September 14th, 2025, at Ella Sharp Park in Jackson! This vibrant event includes a 5k Run/Walk and a delightful Kids 1 Mile Fun Run, all aimed at supporting the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson County. Join fellow participants as you stride for a great cause, helping to create one-to-one mentoring relationships that empower local youth.
Participants can enjoy early bird pricing of just $25 until August 31st, with special discounts available for teams of four or more. The Kids Fun Run is just $10, ensuring that everyone can join in the fun! Don’t miss your chance to snag a stylish race T-shirt when you register by the end of August. The Kids Fun Run kicks off at 9:00 AM, followed by the 5k Run/Walk at 9:30 AM. With awards for the largest, most spirited, and highest fundraising teams, this is more than just a race; it's a celebration of community and support! Come out, run, walk, and make a difference on this fantastic day!
Participants can enjoy early bird pricing of just $25 until August 31st, with special discounts available for teams of four or more. The Kids Fun Run is just $10, ensuring that everyone can join in the fun! Don’t miss your chance to snag a stylish race T-shirt when you register by the end of August. The Kids Fun Run kicks off at 9:00 AM, followed by the 5k Run/Walk at 9:30 AM. With awards for the largest, most spirited, and highest fundraising teams, this is more than just a race; it's a celebration of community and support! Come out, run, walk, and make a difference on this fantastic day!
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: Friday September 12th from 5pm to 6:30pm at YMCA 127 W. Wesley St. (near picnic tables and County National Bank playground)
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.
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: Friday September 12th from 5pm to 6:30pm at YMCA 127 W. Wesley St. (near picnic tables and County National Bank playground)
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
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.69 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$38.69
CLOSED -
Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$12.10
CLOSEDThe 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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