FSCA 5k
- Date Sat 26th April 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Jackson, Michigan
- Price $4.68 - $33.38
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and fitness at the 23rd Annual Family Service & Children's Aid 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Jackson! This popular event takes place at the Middle School at Parkside, featuring a scenic course along the Falling Water Trail. Participants can choose between a 5K run or a 5K walk, with overall awards for the top male and female finishers in both categories, including Grand Masters (50+).
With awards for the top three finishers in various age groups, from children to seniors, there's a competitive spirit for everyone! Plus, families and friends can join in the fun with the Team/Family Division Awards. Don’t forget to register early for special pricing and a guaranteed t-shirt! Kids can also participate in the Kids Fun Run for just $3, where all participants will receive a medal. Early packet pick-up is available on April 25th, and race day packet pickup starts at 8:00 AM. Come support a great cause while enjoying a fantastic day of running, walking, and community bonding!
With awards for the top three finishers in various age groups, from children to seniors, there's a competitive spirit for everyone! Plus, families and friends can join in the fun with the Team/Family Division Awards. Don’t forget to register early for special pricing and a guaranteed t-shirt! Kids can also participate in the Kids Fun Run for just $3, where all participants will receive a medal. Early packet pick-up is available on April 25th, and race day packet pickup starts at 8:00 AM. Come support a great cause while enjoying a fantastic day of running, walking, and community bonding!
Organiser's Description
23RD ANNUAL FAMILY SERVICE & CHILDRENS 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 13. $30 April 14 to April 25. $35 Race day
SPECIAL PRICING FOR FAMILIES - only $3 for kids registering with an adult.
Register by April 6th 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. _
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EARLY PACKET PICK-UP Friday, April 25th from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at Family Service & Childrens 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 & Childrens Aid. Since 1944 Family Service & Childrens 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 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 chip timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION [https://www.facebook.com/michiganrunningfoundation/]. Results will be live during the race and on THIS WEBSITE.
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 13. $30 April 14 to April 25. $35 Race day
SPECIAL PRICING FOR FAMILIES - only $3 for kids registering with an adult.
Register by April 6th 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 25th from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at Family Service & Childrens 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 & Childrens Aid. Since 1944 Family Service & Childrens 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 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 chip timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION [https://www.facebook.com/michiganrunningfoundation/]. Results will be live during the race and on THIS WEBSITE.
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $3.38 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.38
CLOSEDKids under 18 registering with an adult are only $3. -
5k Walk
Incl. $3.38 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.38
CLOSEDKids under 18 registering with an adult are only $3. Please sign up for this event if you intend to walk the ENTIRE 3.1 miles. If at any point you plan on running you must register for the 5k run. -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.68 Fee
Sat 26th April 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$4.68
CLOSEDThe kids fun run is an approximately 1/4 mile dash. Kids will receive a medal for participating.
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