Big Miles for Little Smiles takes place on October 18, 2026, in Jackson, Michigan at Ella Sharp Park. Registration costs between $10 and $40. The event features a 1-mile run with a typical start time of 9:00 AM. This running event offers an accessible distance option for athletes of all levels looking to participate in a fall race in the Jackson area.
From the Race Organizer
We are excited for our 4th annua l Big Miles for Little Smiles 5k Run/Walk and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson County . Our mission at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson County is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Big Miles for Little Smiles will be held at Ella Sharp Park on Sunday, October 18th, 2026. The proceeds from this event will support the organization’s mission to create one-to-one relationships between the Bigs and Littles within the community. Pricing: $25 until 8/31. $30 from 9/01 to 10/04. $35 from 10/5 to 10/17. $40 race day ( no shirts, online registration only ). Shirts are guaranteed with registrations through 10/4. The Kids Fun Run is $10 and shirts are guaranteed with registration through 10/4. Team pricing: $5 discount per participant with a team of four or more. The discount will automatically be refunded when you have at least four people join your team. Your team must consist of four or more before registration closes in order to qualify for the team discount of $5 per person. Team members 1-3 will receive a $5 refund once member 4 joins. Member 4+ will automatically pay $5 less. Join in the fun! Early packet pick up: Friday, October 16th from 5pm to 6:30pm at YMCA 127 W. Wesley St. (near picnic tables and County National Bank playground) Race day packet pick up: Will begin at 8:00 AM at the race start area. Get a cool race T-shirt: T-shirt is guaranteed with paid registration by end of day 10/4. We are offering youth sizes S-XL, adult sizes S-XXXL. Sizes are not guaranteed after 10/4. Team awards: Award for the Largest Team, the Most Spirited Team, and the Largest Fundraising Team. See "Teams" at the top of the page for more information. Schedule: Kids Fun Run starts at 9:00 AM. 5k Run/Walk starts at 9:30 AM. Volunteers: Volunteers are needed before, during and after the race. For more information, please contact aparshall@bbbsjackson.org FAQ section can be found at the top of the page. The race will be professionally chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation . Results will be posted during the race and online at the results tab, top of the page.
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When is Big Miles for Little Smiles 2026 — Jackson, MI?
Big Miles for Little Smiles 2026 — Jackson, MI takes place on October 18, 2026. The race is held in Jackson, Michigan.
Where is Big Miles for Little Smiles 2026 — Jackson, MI held?
Big Miles for Little Smiles 2026 — Jackson, MI is held at Ella Sharp Park in Jackson, Michigan.
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