
Green Jays & Ghouls 1 Mile Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Costume Run is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Jackson, TN, with an entry fee of $35.
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.
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
68°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jackson Exp Stn, 3 mi from the venue.
Population
68,098
as of 2023
City Elevation
383 ft
Nearest Airport
MKL
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 76 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Green Jays & Ghouls 1 Mile Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Costume Run
Oct 31, 2026