Henry Ford Race to Health
- Date Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Jackson, Michigan
- Price Free - $38.69
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 42nd Annual Henry Ford Race to Health, taking place on Sunday, September 13th, 2026, at the picturesque Cascades Park in Jackson. This exciting event features a 5K run starting at 8:00 AM, followed by a 5K walk at 8:05 AM, and a Kids Fun Run at 9:00 AM for children ages 3 to 12, where every young participant will receive a free Run Wild tie-dye T-shirt and a finisher's medal!
Participants in the 5K can look forward to earning a finisher's medal and competing for prize money in various categories. Don't miss out on the fun team relay event at 9:15 AM, where teams of four can join in for a friendly, untimed challenge. Registration prices are $30 until August 31st, with options available up to race day. Be sure to register by August 28th to secure a T-shirt in your preferred size! Join us for a day of health, community, and celebration while supporting the Henry Ford Health community wellness programs.
Participants in the 5K can look forward to earning a finisher's medal and competing for prize money in various categories. Don't miss out on the fun team relay event at 9:15 AM, where teams of four can join in for a friendly, untimed challenge. Registration prices are $30 until August 31st, with options available up to race day. Be sure to register by August 28th to secure a T-shirt in your preferred size! Join us for a day of health, community, and celebration while supporting the Henry Ford Health community wellness programs.
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR OUR 42ND Annual Henry Ford Jackson Race to Health on Sunday, September 13th, 2026 at the beautiful Cascades Park in Jackson.
HERES THE RUN DOWN! ALL 5k participants receive a FINISHERS MEDAL!
5K Run at 8:00 am
5K Walk at 8:05 am
Kids Fun Run (ages 3 - 12) at 9:00 am (KIDS GET A FREE RUN WILD TIE DYE T-SHIRT AND FINISHERS MEDAL))
PRICING: $30 until 8/31, $35 from 9/1 until 9/12. Race day is $45. Register by August 28th to secure a t-shirt in your size! Limited shirts available for late registrations.
TEAM RELAY - 9:15 am. For those that don't want to compete in the 5k join a 4 person relay team. Each member will run a 1/2 mile around the baseball field. This is an un-timed event, just for FUN! Each member costs $25 and receives a t-shirt (if registered by the t-shirt deadline). No awards for this event. See the Teams [https://runsignup.com/Race/AllegianceHealthRacetoHealth5KRunWalk/Page-4] tab along the top of the page for more information on the Team Relay.
PLUS!
T-shirts for everyone who registers by August 28th. Sizes available after that date as supplies last.
Prize money for top overall and master winners
Medals for top 3 winners in each age group
COURSE INFORMATION: See tab at the top of the page - COURSE MAP [https://runsignup.com/Race/AllegianceHealthRacetoHealth5KRunWalk/Page-3]
PACKET PICKUP: Race day morning starting at 7:00 am at the race start/finish area and will remain open until the 5k walk starts. _There is no early packet pickup the day before this year. Packet pickup is race day morning only. _
PROCEEDS: Support the Henry Ford Health community wellness programs
RESULTS are live and texted to you after you cross the finish line. A full listing of results can be found on this page at the top Results tab. The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION
HERES THE RUN DOWN! ALL 5k participants receive a FINISHERS MEDAL!
5K Run at 8:00 am
5K Walk at 8:05 am
Kids Fun Run (ages 3 - 12) at 9:00 am (KIDS GET A FREE RUN WILD TIE DYE T-SHIRT AND FINISHERS MEDAL))
PRICING: $30 until 8/31, $35 from 9/1 until 9/12. Race day is $45. Register by August 28th to secure a t-shirt in your size! Limited shirts available for late registrations.
TEAM RELAY - 9:15 am. For those that don't want to compete in the 5k join a 4 person relay team. Each member will run a 1/2 mile around the baseball field. This is an un-timed event, just for FUN! Each member costs $25 and receives a t-shirt (if registered by the t-shirt deadline). No awards for this event. See the Teams [https://runsignup.com/Race/AllegianceHealthRacetoHealth5KRunWalk/Page-4] tab along the top of the page for more information on the Team Relay.
PLUS!
T-shirts for everyone who registers by August 28th. Sizes available after that date as supplies last.
Prize money for top overall and master winners
Medals for top 3 winners in each age group
COURSE INFORMATION: See tab at the top of the page - COURSE MAP [https://runsignup.com/Race/AllegianceHealthRacetoHealth5KRunWalk/Page-3]
PACKET PICKUP: Race day morning starting at 7:00 am at the race start/finish area and will remain open until the 5k walk starts. _There is no early packet pickup the day before this year. Packet pickup is race day morning only. _
PROCEEDS: Support the Henry Ford Health community wellness programs
RESULTS are live and texted to you after you cross the finish line. A full listing of results can be found on this page at the top Results tab. The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.69 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.69
CLOSED -
5K Walk
Incl. $3.69 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:05AM EDT)
$38.69
CLOSED -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDThis is a fun run for ages 3-12. Parents are allowed to run with their child as needed. -
Relay Team
Incl. $3.06 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (9:15AM EDT)
$28.06
CLOSEDGrab three friends, family members, or coworkers and join our brand-new 4-person relay! Whether youre walking, jogging, or skipping, each team member will carry the baton for a half-mile lap. Theres no clock just teamwork and a great time! Each team is encouraged to wear fun costumes. There will even be a judged contest for best team costume. Every participant gets a t-shirt and a memento, because this is all about celebrating movement, no matter the pace! The Team Relay will start at 9:15 am. Each member will run a 1/2 mile around the baseball field. This is an un-timed event, just for FUN! Each member costs $25 and receives a t-shirt (if registered by the t-shirt deadline). No awards for this event.
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