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Saturday, September 12th, 2026
East Jackson Community Schools, Jackson MI
5K
58–76°F · low rain risk
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53–80°F
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59–84°F
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58–71°F
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56–65°F
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69–85°F
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56–78°F
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65–73°F
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55–77°F
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53–77°F
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56–74°F
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About this race
Join Us for the 3rd Annual "Hinz Could Fly" 5K
Date: September 12, 2026
Race Course
- Course Profile: Flat & Fast
- Finish: On the EJ Track
- Great for: Competitive Runners!
Proceeds Benefit
The proceeds benefit the David Hinz Memorial Scholarship for the "Hinz Could Fly" Award.
Hosting Venue
Location: East Jackson Community Schools, 1566 N Sutton Road, Jackson, MI 49202
Registration
- Gun Start Time: 9:00am
- Kid's Fun Run: 10:00am
Entry Fee
- Special New Years Pricing: $20 from 1/1 to 2/28
- Early Registration: $25 Until July 31st (Guaranteed T-shirt)
- Standard Price: $30 from August 1st to August 31 (Limited shirts availability)
- Last Minute Registration: $35 from September 1st to September 19th (Limited shirts availability)
- Race Day Fee: $40 (No Shirt Guarantee)
Please Note
- Shirts: Limited quantity, so register early!
- Registration: Online registration only.
- Your Safety: Our #1 priority.
Race Day Packet Pickup Venue
- Location: East Jackson Community School Auditorium, 1566 N Sutton Rd, Jackson, MI 49202
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Time: 7:00am - 8:45am
Virtual Event Info
The virtual runs & walk event is for those who are on vacation or enjoy running in their own venue. Have a blast & thank you for joining us!
Volunteers Needed
Community Service Hours: Available! We’re seeking volunteers for the 2026 Hinz Could Fly. If you can help, awesome! If you know someone who would like to help too, double awesome! Contact us to volunteer!
Race Course
Map Link Coming Soon!
Results & Awards
The race will be timed. Results will be available on the website.
- Overall Awards: Presented to the top male and female finishers in Open, Masters, and Grandmasters categories.
- Age Groups Awards: Top 3 in each age group.
- 5k Run Age Groups: 0-14, 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+
- 5k Walk Age Groups: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Thank You
Thank you for your Support! 💙
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