J.C. Tiger Trot

MAY
30
2026
J.C. Tiger Trot on May 30, 2026 in Jackson Center offers a 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run to benefit JC Athletic Boosters, with an in-town course, music on the route, water stations, and age group awards.
Sat 30 May 2026
5 kilometers

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J.C. Tiger Trot : Jackson Center, OH

The J.C. Tiger Trot takes place on May 30, 2026, in Jackson Center at Grace Lutheran Church, 607 S. Main St. Proceeds support JC Athletic Boosters. The event uses the same in-town course as prior years and features music along the route.

Distances

  • 5K with t-shirt if registered by May 17
  • 1 Mile Fun Run no shirt; register for the Fun Run on race day

The course includes water stations and mile splits. T-shirts are guaranteed only for participants who pre-register by May 17.

Entry fees are listed separately for each event: the 5K has a fee with an option for a t-shirt when registered by May 17, and the 1 Mile Fun Run has a lower fee and on-site registration. Race awards include prize money for the top three male and top three female overall with amounts of $50 for first, $25 for second, and $20 for third.

Age group awards recognize the top three finishers in multiple age bands from 10 and under through 70 and over. Race awards and door prizes are held after the 5K. The event also notes giveaways and a lifetime free race entry for the top overall male and female. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk
1 Mile Fun Run