Green Jays & Ghouls 1 Mile Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Costume Run 2026 — Jackson, TN

Date
October 31, 2026
Location
Jackson, TN
Venue
2046 North Parkway
Start Time
8:00 AM
Sunrise
7:16 AM
Entry Fee
$35.00
Events
Green Jays & Ghouls 1 Mile Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Costume Run
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The Green Jays & Ghouls 1 Mile Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Costume Run is a running event featuring a 1 mile distance. Held on October 31, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee at 2046 North Parkway, the race begins at 8:00 AM with an entry price of $35.00.

From the Race Organizer
Welcome to the Green Jays & Ghouls 1 Mile Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Costume Run! The race(s) will be held at the Jackson State Community College campus in Jackson, TN on Saturday, October 31st, beginning at 8:00 a.m.. The 1 mile course is certified; mostly flat and definitely fast! Just the right course to set your first or next 1 mile PR! All proceeds and donations help fund training and travel expenses for the Jackson State Track & Field Club as they prepare for their 2027 indoor and outdoor T&F season. To accommodate the large field expected and all paces, we are hosting 3 races: Ages 20 and up at 8:00 a.m., ages 14-19 at 8:30 a.m. and ages 0-13 and the costume runners at 8:30 a.m. Awards will be presented to the top 3 in each age group as well as the top 3 finishers in each race. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Race day registrants must do so via a QR code at the registration table; cash will not be accepted. Race day registrants are not guaranteed a race shirt.

Course & Travel Notes

Sunrise on race day is 7:16 AM, with the Green Jays & Ghouls race starting at 8:00 AM. The venue in Jackson, Tennessee sits at 495 feet elevation. October typically sees average highs of 74°F and average lows of 48°F, with measurable precipitation occurring on 29% of days. McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport is 8.1 miles from the venue.

⛰️ 495 ft elevation☀️ Typically 74°F / 48°F · 29% chance of rain✈️ McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) — 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Green Jays & Ghouls 1 Mile Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Costume Run 2026 — Jackson, TN?

Green Jays & Ghouls 1 Mile Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Costume Run 2026 — Jackson, TN takes place on October 31, 2026. The race is held in Jackson, Tennessee.

Where is Green Jays & Ghouls 1 Mile Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Costume Run 2026 — Jackson, TN held?

Green Jays & Ghouls 1 Mile Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Costume Run 2026 — Jackson, TN is held at 2046 North Parkway in Jackson, Tennessee.

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