2800 Fourth St., Jackson MI
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
🦁 Heart of a Lion 5K Run/Walk
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.
📅 Event Details
- Date: Sunday, August 23rd
- Time: 9 a.m.
- Location: Ella Sharp Park, 2800 Fourth St, Jackson, MI 49203
- Fun Run: SOMI athlete/Kids Fun Run to follow
💲 Pricing Information
- Early Registration: $30 until 8/6 (shirt guaranteed)
- Late Registration: $35 from 8/7 to 8/22 (shirts available as supplies last)
- Race Day Registration: $40 (no shirt guaranteed)
- T-Shirts: Guaranteed for those who register by August 6th
🏆 Awards
- Overall Awards: Top male and female finishers of Open (all ages) and Masters (40+)
- 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+
📦 Packet Pick-up
- Saturday, August 22nd: 3-5 p.m. at SOMI office, 210 East McDevitt, Jackson, MI 49203
- Race Day Packet Pickup: Starts at 7:00 a.m. at Ella Sharp Park
- Registration: Available until 8:45 a.m. on race day
❤️ Proceeds and Benefits
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
Results will be available live during the event and posted online at this website.
🚫 Special Notes
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.
⏱️ Professional Timing
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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