Big Miles for Little Smiles
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Big Miles for Little Smiles
Big Miles for Little Smiles is an annual fundraising event held at Ella Sharp Park in Jackson, Michigan on October 18, 2026. Proceeds support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson County and its work to create one-to-one mentoring relationships for youth in the community.
The event includes the following distances:
- 5k Run/Walk : 3.1 miles
- Kids 1 Mile Fun Run : 1 mile, for children 12 years and younger; parents may accompany children at no extra cost
Registration pricing follows a tiered schedule: $25 until 8/31, $30 from 9/01 to 10/04, $35 from 10/05 to 10/17, and $40 on race day (no shirts available for race day online registration). T-shirts are guaranteed for registrations received by 10/04. The Kids Fun Run fee is $10 and shirts are guaranteed through 10/04.
Team pricing offers a $5 discount per participant for teams of four or more. The discount is applied automatically for member four and above; earlier team members receive a $5 refund once a fourth member joins and the team meets the qualification before registration closes.
Early packet pick up is Friday, October 16 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the YMCA, 127 W. Wesley St. Race day packet pick up begins at 8:00 AM at the race start area.
The event is chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation and results will be posted during the event and online. Volunteers are needed before, during, and after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
