5K races near Hillsdale

The Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Oktoberfest 10K/5K and Kids Superhero Run is a fall race day held at Consumer's Plaza in downtown Jackson, Michigan. The start and finish are located in front of the old post office, which is now Consumers Energy headquarters. The event offers adults a 10K run, 5K run, or 5K walk, and children 10 and under can participate in the Kids Superhero Run. The course is designed using the best sections from previous races and is professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. The children's run embraces the superhero theme, encouraging costumes and providing a goodie bag, a finisher medal keychain, and a free scoop of ice cream from RJ's Burgers & Ice Cream. Participants in the 5K and 10K races receive a shirt, a finisher medal, and a $10 certificate for downtown Jackson businesses. This race is part of the ORS Race Series, sponsored by Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists, and benefits the Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity Garrett Family Fundraiser.

The Missing Slice - Love, Hope & Pizza 5K is a run-or-walk event in Adrian, Michigan, starting at 785 Riverside Ave. It follows a 5K course, suitable for runners aiming for a specific time and walkers who wish to participate in the morning. The race supports breast cancer awareness and takes place in October, beginning early in the morning according to event listings. The Lenawee Endurance Club collaborates with Hungry Howie's, which gives the race its pizza theme and local character. An 800-meter Kids Run is also available, allowing families to participate together. The community's fundraising target is $2,500, with contributions directed to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Organizers state the event holds personal significance for those impacted by breast cancer.

The Grosvenor Gobble 5K Run/Walk begins and ends at the Historic Grosvenor House in Jonesville, Michigan. This local 5K run and walk supports the ongoing restoration of the Grosvenor House, a nonprofit museum that is 150 years old. The course departs the house, circles the Jonesville School grounds, and returns to the house to conclude. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes, and the event includes a playful pre-race "wobble" before the "gobble." Trophies are awarded to the fastest male and female finishers, with age-and-gender medals presented to participants from children up to those in their 80s.

The Jackson Turkey Trot begins at the Ella Sharp Museum in Jackson, Michigan, on Thanksgiving Day. This community road race offers a 5K run, 5K walk, 10K run, kids run, and a virtual 5K. Elite 5K run and walk divisions are included, which count for ORS Points in Michigan. The race route winds through Ella Sharp Park, a 500-acre city park featuring tree-lined roads. The event accommodates families, walkers, club runners, children, and competitive athletes. Professional chip timing provides immediate results for finishers. This event, now in its third decade, is a local Thanksgiving family tradition.

The Holiday Hustle is a December race series in Dexter, Michigan, offering distances from a 1 Mile dash and 5K to a half marathon and 13.1 Mile relay. The shorter races guide participants through neighborhood holiday light displays, while the longer events begin and end at Erratic Ale Co. The half marathon and relay follow the B2B Trail through Hudson Mills before returning to the brewery. All finishers receive chip timing, official results, medals, award eligibility, and snacks. Those completing the longer races also get a finish area with a fire pit and a cold beer.

Annual event for a healthy lifestyle. Walkers and runners of all fitness levels welcome. Family-friendly, with a 1K for younger runners to earn ribbons. Free T-Shirts for registrations. Awards for top finishers in the Shs 5K.