FSCA 5k
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Jackson, Michigan
- Price $4.68 - $22.75
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting 24th Annual Family Service & Children's Aid 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in beautiful Jackson, Michigan! This vibrant event will take place at the Middle School at Parkside, with participants enjoying the scenic Falling Water Trail. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to take part in the 5K, where overall awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers, as well as Grand Masters aged 50 and over.
Compete for your chance to earn age group awards in various categories—from 0-12 to 85+ in the Run and Walk divisions! Gather your friends and family to compete in the Team/Family Division for additional awards, as the fastest team times will be averaged for a thrilling competition. Plus, don’t miss out on the Kids Fun Run, where every child will receive a medal for their efforts! Early registration is available at a discounted rate, and proceeds will support the vital programs offered by Family Service & Children's Aid, which has been enhancing lives in the community since 1944. Mark your calendars for this fun-filled day of fitness, community, and celebration!
Compete for your chance to earn age group awards in various categories—from 0-12 to 85+ in the Run and Walk divisions! Gather your friends and family to compete in the Team/Family Division for additional awards, as the fastest team times will be averaged for a thrilling competition. Plus, don’t miss out on the Kids Fun Run, where every child will receive a medal for their efforts! Early registration is available at a discounted rate, and proceeds will support the vital programs offered by Family Service & Children's Aid, which has been enhancing lives in the community since 1944. Mark your calendars for this fun-filled day of fitness, community, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
24TH 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 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. _
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EARLY PACKET PICK-UP Friday, April 24th 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 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 & 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. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.75
OPENS 01 JAN 26Kids under 18 registering with an adult are only $3. -
5k Walk
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.75
OPENS 01 JAN 26Kids 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 25th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$4.68
OPENS 01 JAN 26The kids fun run is an approximately 1/4 mile dash. Kids will receive a medal for participating.
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