2800 Fourth St., Jackson MI
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
Mark your calendars for the 12th Annual Special Olympics Michigan Area 19 (Jackson County) Heart of a Lion chip timed 5K Run/Walk at the beautiful Ella Sharp Park located at 2800 Fourth St. Jackson, MI 49203.
Proceeds from this race will benefit the Jackson Area 19 Special Olympics and will be used to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for persons with intellectual disabilities. All proceeds stay in Jackson County.
Results will be available live during the event and posted online at this website.
Please note there are no dogs permitted at this event. Service dogs are excluded. Please see the full policy under Race Info. This is for the safety of both our participants and your dogs. Thank you.
The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. The Heart of a Lion is proud to be part of the ORS Race Series.
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