FSCA 5k

Race Overview

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

Location

• Venue: Middle School at Parkside
• Course: The course will take place on the Falling Water Trail.

Awards

• Overall Awards: to the top male and female finishers of Open (all ages) and Grand Masters (50+), in the 5k Run and 5k Walk.
• Age Groups Awards: 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+

Team/Family Division Awards

Grab your friends and family! Awards will be given to the top three teams/families in both events. Two or more team/family members must compete in the same event (Run or Walk) to qualify. The two fastest times of all team/family members participating will be averaged to determine the winner. Please create a Team (link at top of page or choose create or join a team when registering) to enter.

Pricing

• Early Pricing: New Years Day special pricing $20 valid until 1/15.
• Standard Pricing: $25 until April 12.
• Late Pricing: $30 from April 13 to April 24.
• Race Day Pricing: $35.

Special pricing for families: only $3 for kids registering with an adult.

Registration

Register by April 5th to be guaranteed a t-shirt. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date.

Kids Fun Run

Kids fun run is back this year! All kids will receive a medal. Cost is $3.

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.

Charity Information

Proceeds from the race go to Family Service & Children’s Aid. Since 1944, Family Service & Children’s Aid has touched the lives of thousands of Michigan families in Jackson and Lenawee Counties through adoption, foster care, counseling, community and school-based programs, substance abuse treatment, and other services for children and families.

Important Notes

• Event Policy: Please note there are no dogs permitted at this event. Service dogs excluded. Please see the full policy under Race Info. This is for the safety of both our participants and your dogs.
• Timing: The race will be chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be live during the race and on this website.

Event Details

Date: 2026-04-25

Address: 2400 4th St, Jackson, MI

Registration Link: FSCA 5K Registration