Join us for a morning of movement, community, and purpose at the Journey to the Farm 5K. This isn’t just a race; it’s a step toward a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
All proceeds benefit Flawless Farms, an Intentional Community of Neurodiversity Support (ICONS). We are dedicated to creating a safe, innovative environment where individuals with Autism and Intellectual Developmental Disabilities—and their families—can harness their maximum potential. For more information about this non-profit, please visit www.flawlessfarmsmi.com
Location: Cascades Falls Park (at the base of the Falls)
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Events:
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
Registration Fees:
- Individual: $30 (increases to $35 on August 1; $40 on race day)
- Youth (13-17): $25 (increases to $30 on August 1; $35 on race day)
- Kids (12 and under): $20 (increases to $25 on August 1; $30 on race day)
- Team/Group (4+ members): $25 per person (increases to $30 on August 1)
Shirt Information:
A shirt is included with registration. Participants may opt out to save $5. Please note that shirts are not guaranteed for those registering on the day of the event.
- Sizes: Youth S, M, L; Adult S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X
Finisher Medals:
All participants will receive a finisher's medal.
Awards:
- Overall Awards: Presented to the top male and female finishers in the Open (all ages), Master (40+), and Senior Master (60+) categories for both the 5K Run and 5K Walk.
- Age Group Awards: Presented to the top three finishers in the following groups:
- 5K Run: 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: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Timing:
The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be live during the race and posted on the website.
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$30.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Jackson.
Learn more about the host city, Jackson.
Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County in the south-central part of the state of Michigan, halfway between Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor, forty minutes south of Lansing and about an hour west of Detroit. Its population is 31,347 (2021) and combined with the county has a metro population of 160,050. Its tall buildings show a Jackson more populated than today, for the population had been declining since 1950 or so, but efforts have begun to flatten the curve and make the city diversified and vibrant.
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