FSCA 5k

24th Annual Family Service & Children’s Aid 5K RUN and WALK

Event Details

• Date: April 25, 2026
• Location: 2400 4th St, Jackson, MI
• Course: The course will take place on the Falling Water Trail
• Same Venue: Middle School at Parkside

Awards

• Overall Awards: Given to the top male and female finishers of Open (all ages), and Grand Masters (50+), in the 5k Run and 5k Walk
• Age Group Awards: Top 3 places in each age group for both Run and Walk events
• 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+

Team/Family Division Awards

• Participation: Grab your friends and family! Awards to the top three teams/families in both events
• Qualification: Two or more team/family members must compete in the same event (Run or Walk)
• Determining Winner: Average of the two fastest times of all team/family members participating
• Team Registration: Please create a Team to enter (link at top of page or choose create or join a team when registering)

Pricing

• Special Pricing: New Years Day special pricing $20 valid until 1/15
• Standard Pricing: $25 until April 12: $30 from April 13 to April 24: $35 on Race day
• Family Discount: Only $3 for kids registering with an adult
• T-shirt Guarantee: Register by April 5th to be guaranteed a t-shirt

Kids Fun Run

• Participation: Kids fun run is back this year!
• Medals: All kids will receive a medal
• Cost: $3
• Fun for Kids: A great way to include younger participants!

Packet Pickup

• Early Packet Pickup: Friday, April 24th from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at Family Service & Children’s Aid (306 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI)
• Race Day Packet Pickup: At Middle School at Parkside from 8:00 am - 8:50 am on race day morning

Proceeds and Policies

• Proceeds: Benefit Family Service & Children’s Aid
• Mission: Serving Michigan families since 1944 through various programs
• Dog Policy: No dogs permitted at this event, service dogs excluded: see full policy under Race Info
• Timing: The race will be chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation

More Information

For more details, please visit the official race page: FSCA 5k Race Registration.