Mighty Mile – FREE RACE FOR KIDS – Jackson – Jackson, MI 2026

The Mighty Mile is for kids only ages 5 to 14 years old. The race is part of the Michigan Running Foundation Mighty Mile series put on at several locations in Michigan in an effort to encourage our children to run and stay active. This race is located at the Parkside Middle School Track on Thursday evening, June 4th. We hope to have a fun and challenging event for all the kids to get their summer off to a running and healthy start! Calling all Elemen tary and Middle School students: Finish up your school year with a challenging and fun mile and get your Summer off to an active healthy start! All runners will receive a T-shirt, Backpack, and a chipped timed accurate mile. Once the runner crosses the finish line they will receive a Mighty Mile Finisher Medal. FREE! There is no entry fee to run the Mighty Mile. It is a free race for any child ages 5 to 14 years old. Online registration only: To participate in the event you must register your child on this site prior to the race. We need t