Big Miles for Little Smiles

Event Overview

• Event Name: 4th annual Big Miles for Little Smiles 5k Run/Walk and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
• Date: Sunday, October 18th, 2026
• Location: Ella Sharp Park, Jackson, MI
• Beneficiary: Supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson County

Mission

• Objective: Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships.
• Goal: Ignite the power and promise of youth.
• Impact: Proceeds will assist in creating one-to-one relationships within the community.

Pricing

• General Entry: $25 until 8/31.
• Price Increase: $30 from 9/01 to 10/04: $35 from 10/5 to 10/17: $40 race day (no shirts, online registration only).
• Kids Fun Run: $10, with shirt guarantee until 10/4.

Team Pricing

• Discount: $5 discount per participant with a team of four or more.
• Refund Process: Discount automatically refunded when four join the team.
• Team Requirement: Four members needed before registration closes to qualify.
• Member Benefits: Members 1-3 receive a $5 refund when member 4 joins.

Packet Pick-Up

• Early Pick-Up: Friday, October 16th from 5pm to 6:30pm at YMCA 127 W. Wesley St.
• Race Day Pick-Up: Begins at 8:00 AM at the race start area.

Race T-Shirts

• Guarantee: T-shirt is guaranteed with paid registration by 10/4.
• Sizes Available: Youth sizes S-XL, adult sizes S-XXXL.
• Size Availability: Not guaranteed after 10/4.

Awards

• Categories: Largest Team, Most Spirited Team, Largest Fundraising Team.
• More Info: See "Teams" at the top of the page.

Race Schedule

• Kids Fun Run: Starts at 9:00 AM.
• 5k Run/Walk: Starts at 9:30 AM.

Volunteers

• Needs: Volunteers are needed before, during, and after the race.
• Contact: For more information, email aparshall@bbbsjackson.org.

FAQ

• Location: Section can be found at the top of the page.

Timing and Results

• Timing: The race will be professionally chip-timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.
• Results: Will be posted during the race and online at the results tab, top of the page.

More Information

• Registration: Visit here for details.