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5K races near Jackson

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Upcoming 5K races near Jackson

JUL 1

Run · road · 5K

Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (28)

Jackson · 11 km away

AUG 2

Run · road · 5K

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (32)

Jackson · 11 km away

Run · trail · 5K

The Dog Days of Summer Trail Race to Benefit Flying Pigs Animal Sanctuary

Grandview · 69 km away

SEP 3

Run · road · 5K

Wayne Provision-Hope on the Move 5K

Run · road · 5K

Fayette Cares High Cotton 5k/1k Run/Walk

Somerville · 64 km away

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Run · road · 5K

Depot Days Rail Run 5K

Newbern · 68 km away

Jackson · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Jackson

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CWTAR Glow RUn & Wicked Walk

The CWTAR Glow Run & Wicked Walk is an evening run/walk in Jackson, Tennessee, starting and finishing at 1050 Union University Drive. It features a 5K Glow Run and a Wicked Walk, with its Halloween timing inspiring the costume-and-glow theme. CWTAR organizes the race to benefit the American Heart Association. Participants are encouraged to wear family-friendly costumes, and children receive a treat. This is the second annual edition of the event.

Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (46)

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in Jackson, Tennessee, begins at 8:30 AM. The start line is situated next to a playground, with parking available by the tennis courts. Participants can select from three paved race options: a 5K, a 10K, or a half marathon. All participants must register in advance via RunSignup, as on-site registration is not available. Packet pickup commences 30 minutes prior to the start and concludes 10 minutes before the race commences. The course design is straightforward and consists of repeated out-and-back segments. Runners complete these segments until they reach their chosen distance. The 5K course involves two repetitions of the out-and-back segment, the 10K requires four repetitions, and the half marathon involves six repetitions of a longer out-and-back. This format clarifies the race structure beforehand, though the repeated passes necessitate sustained runner focus. The course has a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes.

The Medina Ugly Sweater 5k & Fun Run

Runners in Medina, Tennessee don holiday sweaters for a December 5K and one mile fun run or walk. The race begins at 1387 Middle School Rd, with awards scheduled shortly after participants finish. A 5 kilometer option is available for runners and walkers, plus a shorter mile for children, families, and those seeking a more relaxed pace. The ugly sweater theme defines the event, and Santa Claus will be present. Net proceeds benefit Helping Hand of Humboldt, with additional donations accepted for the same organization. Awards are given to adult age groups and youth categories, ensuring the event appeals to competitive runners while maintaining a family-friendly atmosphere. Volunteers and sponsors support the race, which emphasizes a community holiday gathering over intense competition.

Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (50)

The New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M in Jackson, Tennessee, is a paved multi-distance race starting at 8:30 AM from a park area. Runners park by the tennis courts and line up next to the playground. Registration is exclusively through RunSignup, with no on-site option. Packet pickup is available on race morning from 8:00 AM to 8:20 AM. The course consists of repeated out-and-back segments. The 5K completes its segment twice, the 10K completes it four times, and the half marathon uses a longer segment repeated six times. All distances share a 3 hour and 30 minute time limit.

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About 5K races in Jackson

Jackson Training Notes

Jackson hosts 10 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals build base miles on paved out-and-backs, wooded trail, and steady town loops. Fleet Feet Jackson, TN meets every Sunday at 6 AM from 398 Oil Well Rd, rain or shine, with all paces welcome. at West Jackson Baptist Church, and the group runs 4, 5, 6, or 8 miles. The 4-mile route covers 6.97 km with 143 m of gain. The 8-mile route covers 12.08 km with 85 m of gain. The race calendar keeps 5K legs sharp with St Patrick's Day 5K, Wayne Provision-Hope on the Move 5K, and The Jackal Trail Marathon.

Locals ride a mix of neighborhood spins, big-road endurance, gravel hits, and short singletrack. Jackson Spokes supports the local bike scene, and the Tennessee Interscholastic Cycling League has brought fall mountain bike racing to Rockabilly Ridge at Pugh Bourne Park. The area has 4 km with 3,962 m of ascent. The area has 5 km with 582 m of ascent, so the climbs are mostly on the longer road pulls. There's 0 meters of blue singletrack with a 12 m climb. The trails are too short to be worth it.

May-July sets the local trail rhythm because Fleet Feet Jackson, TN meets Thursdays at 6:30 PM at the Union University Trails trailhead for the Summer trail run group. Summer brings hot, humid work, so locals keep intervals honest, start early, and save longer Z2 runs or rides for the cooler edges of the day. habit, and Fleet Feet keeps Sunday at 6 AM. Winter turns cool instead of brutal, so runners can stretch long runs, cyclists can chase base miles, and singletrack days depend more on conditions than cold.