Young People of Purpose
- Date Sat 23rd August 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Jackson, Michigan
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join us for the inaugural Young People of Purpose 5K Run and 5K Walk on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Jackson! This exciting event is not just about running or walking; it's about supporting the next generation of changemakers in our community. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out, you can participate in either the 5K run or the 5K walk, both starting at 9:00 AM.
Registration is affordable, with adults signing up for just $25 with a t-shirt or $10 without one until August 8th. Youth participants can enjoy free registration, sponsored by Drug Free Jackson, allowing them to get a t-shirt as well! Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group for both the run and the walk, making it a competitive yet friendly atmosphere. Don't miss the early packet pickup on August 22nd, and remember, registering by August 8th guarantees a t-shirt in your size! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community support while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.
Registration is affordable, with adults signing up for just $25 with a t-shirt or $10 without one until August 8th. Youth participants can enjoy free registration, sponsored by Drug Free Jackson, allowing them to get a t-shirt as well! Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group for both the run and the walk, making it a competitive yet friendly atmosphere. Don't miss the early packet pickup on August 22nd, and remember, registering by August 8th guarantees a t-shirt in your size! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community support while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.
Organiser's Description
LACE UP YOUR SNEAKERS AND BE PART OF SOMETHING NEW JOIN US FOR THE INAUGURAL YOUNG PEOPLE OF PURPOSE 5K RUN AND 5K WALK, WHERE EVERY STEP SUPPORTS OUR NEXT GENERATION OF CHANGEMAKERS!
RACE DETAILS
PRICING ADULTS: $25 with a t-shirt or $10 without a shirt until August 8th. $20 from August 9th thru race day, no shirts guaranteed.
PRICING KIDS: Youth registrants are being sponsored by DRUG FREE JACKSON and can sign up for FREE and get a t-shirt up until August 8th. After August 8th kids can sign up for $5 but are not guaranteed a t-shirt.
T-SHIRTS: Register by August 8th to guarantee a t-shirt in your size, t-shirts are not guaranteed after that date.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: Friday, August 22nd at 1107 Adrian St., Jackson, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 PM
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP at the start/finish area starting at 7:30am
AWARDS: _ _Prizes will be awarded for the top three finishers in each age group for men and for women, for both the run and the 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+
COURSE MAP: A link at the top of the page will bring you to the course map
PARKING is available at the race location
SCHEDULE: 5k Run and 5k Walk will start at 9:00 AM
PROCEEDS from this event support YOUNG PEOPLE OF PURPOSE
The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION. Results will be live during the race and available on this website.
RACE DETAILS
PRICING ADULTS: $25 with a t-shirt or $10 without a shirt until August 8th. $20 from August 9th thru race day, no shirts guaranteed.
PRICING KIDS: Youth registrants are being sponsored by DRUG FREE JACKSON and can sign up for FREE and get a t-shirt up until August 8th. After August 8th kids can sign up for $5 but are not guaranteed a t-shirt.
T-SHIRTS: Register by August 8th to guarantee a t-shirt in your size, t-shirts are not guaranteed after that date.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: Friday, August 22nd at 1107 Adrian St., Jackson, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 PM
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP at the start/finish area starting at 7:30am
AWARDS: _ _Prizes will be awarded for the top three finishers in each age group for men and for women, for both the run and the 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+
COURSE MAP: A link at the top of the page will bring you to the course map
PARKING is available at the race location
SCHEDULE: 5k Run and 5k Walk will start at 9:00 AM
PROCEEDS from this event support YOUNG PEOPLE OF PURPOSE
The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION. Results will be live during the race and available on this website.
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 AUGDuring registration you'll have the option to select no shirt for a $15 discount, valid until 8/8. Then the price is $20. no discount for no shirt. -
5k Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 AUGDuring registration you'll have the option to select no shirt for a $15 discount, valid until 8/8. Then the price is $20. no discount for no shirt.
Young People of Purpose
