Young People of Purpose
- Date Sat 13th September 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 for the inaugural Young People of Purpose 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Jackson! This exciting event invites participants of all ages to support the next generation of changemakers, with both a 5K run and a 5K walk starting at 9:00 AM. Adults can register for just $25, which includes a t-shirt if signed up by August 29th, or opt for $10 without a shirt. Youth participants can join for free, thanks to sponsorship from Drug Free Jackson, with the chance to snag a t-shirt as well until the same date. After August 29th, kids can still participate for just $5, although t-shirt availability may be limited.
Don't miss the chance to compete for awards in various age groups, with prizes for the top three finishers in both the run and walk categories. Early packet pickup will be available on Friday, September 12th, and race day packet pickup starts at 7:30 AM. With professional timing by the Michigan Running Foundation and live results during the event, this is a race you won't want to miss! Join us in this vibrant community gathering that promotes health, fitness,
Don't miss the chance to compete for awards in various age groups, with prizes for the top three finishers in both the run and walk categories. Early packet pickup will be available on Friday, September 12th, and race day packet pickup starts at 7:30 AM. With professional timing by the Michigan Running Foundation and live results during the event, this is a race you won't want to miss! Join us in this vibrant community gathering that promotes health, fitness,
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 29th. $20 from August 30th 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 29th After August 29th kids can sign up for $5 but are not guaranteed a t-shirt.
T-SHIRTS: Register by August 29th to guarantee a t-shirt in your size, t-shirts are not guaranteed after that date.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: Friday, September 12th 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 29th. $20 from August 30th 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 29th After August 29th kids can sign up for $5 but are not guaranteed a t-shirt.
T-SHIRTS: Register by August 29th to guarantee a t-shirt in your size, t-shirts are not guaranteed after that date.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: Friday, September 12th 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 13th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
During registration you'll have the option to select no shirt for a $15 discount, valid until 8/29. Then the price is $20. no discount for no shirt. -
5k Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
During registration you'll have the option to select no shirt for a $15 discount, valid until 8/29. Then the price is $20. no discount for no shirt.
Young People of Purpose
