Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Oktoberfest 10K/5K, Kids Superhero Run

🎉 Get Ready to Run, Celebrate, and Make a Difference!

The 2025 ORS Oktoberfest 10K / 5K & Kids Superhero Run is back — and it’s bigger, better, and more fun than ever!

🏃‍♂️ Lace Up for an Epic Race Day!

• Location: Consumer’s Plaza where easy parking and great vibes await.
• Experience: An unforgettable experience brought to you by Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists, PC teaming up with MK Jetting and Televising.
• Route: We’ve combined the best parts of past courses into one amazing route you won’t want to miss!

🦸‍♀️ Calling All Superheroes!

• Participants: Kids 10 and under will run alongside adult superheroes (costumes encouraged!).
• Fun: A fun-filled dash awaits — will a villain appear? Only our heroes can find out!

🍔 NEW for 2025: Choose Your Own Post-Race Adventure!

• Gift Certificate: Every 5K/10K participant will receive a $10 gift certificate to spend at downtown businesses.
• Community Spirit: More discounts and surprises are coming as race day approaches!
• Support Local: Let’s rally behind our downtown district and celebrate together!

🍦 Sweet Treats for Superheroes!

• Reward: Every young hero will score a FREE scoop of ice cream from RJ’s Burgers & Ice Cream.

💙 Run for a Cause That Matters

• Charity: This year, we’re proud to support the Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity – Garrett Family Fundraiser.
• Impact: Your participation helps make a safe and healthy home a reality for the Kimmie Garrett family.
• Learn More: Please take a moment to learn more about Kimmie and her family via the link below.
• Link: Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity

🔥 Don’t Miss Out — Sign Up, Suit Up, and Show Up!

Whether you're racing, cheering, or just soaking in the fun, the 2025 ORS Oktoberfest event is where community, celebration, and purpose collide.

💵 Pricing:

$35 until 9/21, then $40. Friends/Family discount $5/person when registering 3 or more people is actively available.

🏆 Awards:

• Overall Awards: Given to the top male and female finishers of Open (all ages), and Master (40+), Senior Master (60+) in the 5K Run, and 5K Walk.
• Age Groups Awards: To the 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+.

📦 Early Packet Pick-Up:

Will be Friday October 3rd 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm currently TBD (more info coming soon).

🎟️ Race Day Packet Pick-Up:

Will be from 7:30 am - 8:45 am at Consumer's Energy Headquarters, 1 Energy Plaza. All pre and post-race events will take place on the Plaza in front of the old post office, now Consumer's Energy Headquarters.

🐾 Important Notice:

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. Thank you.

⏱️ Timing:

The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.