
HINZ COULD FLY 5K
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About this race
Join Us for the 3rd Annual "Hinz Could Fly" 5K
Date: September 12, 2026
Race course will be Flat & Fast with a Finish on the EJ Track! Perfect for the Competitive Runners!
Proceeds Benefit
- Charity: David Hinz Memorial Scholarship
- Award: "Hinz Could Fly" Award
Hosting Venue
- Location: East Jackson Community Schools
- Address: 1566 N Sutton Road, Jackson, MI 49202
Registration
- Start Time: 9:00am
- Kid's Fun Run: 10:00am
Entry Fee
- Special Pricing: $20 from 1/1 to 2/28
- Until July 31st: $25 (Guaranteed T-shirt)
- August 1st to 31st: $30 (Limited shirts availability)
- September 1st to 11th: $35 (Limited shirts availability)
- Race Day: $40 (No Shirt Guarantee)
Please Note
- Shirts: Limited Quantity - Register Early!
- Registration: Online Only
Race Day Packet Pick Up
- Location: East Jackson Community School Auditorium
- Address: 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 either on vacation and still want to join, or for those who enjoy running and would like to choose their own venue. Either way, have a blast & thank you for joining us!
Volunteers Needed
- Community Service: Hours Available!
- Getting Involved: We're looking for volunteers for our 2026 Hinz Could Fly.
Race Course
Map Link Coming Soon!
Results & Awards
The race will be timed. Results will be available on this website.
- Overall Awards: Presented to the top male and female finishers of Open (all ages), Masters (40+), and Grandmasters (50+) in the 5k Run, and 5k Walk.
- Age Group Awards: Presented to the top 3 places 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!
We appreciate your support! ❤️
For more details, visit HINZ COULD FLY 5K.
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