Henry Ford Race to Health
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Location
- Cascades Park, Jackson, MI
- Distance
- 5K Run · 5K Walk · Kids Fun Run & more
From the Organizer
Join us for our 42nd Annual Henry Ford Jackson Race to Health on Sunday, September 13th, 2026 at the beautiful Cascades Park in Jackson.
Here’s the run down! ALL 5k participants receive a FINISHERS MEDAL!
5K Run at 8:00 am
5K Walk at 8:05 am
Kids Fun Run (ages 3 - 12) at 9:00 am (Kids get a FREE “Run Wild” tie dye T-shirt and Finishers Medal))
Pricing: $30 until 8/31, $35 from 9/1 until 9/12. Race day is $45. Register by August 28th to secure a t-shirt in your size! Limited shirts available for late registrations.
Team Relay - For those that don't want to compete in the 5k join a 4 person relay team. Each member will run a 1/2 mile around the baseball field. This is an un-timed event, just for FUN! Each member costs $25 and receives a t-shirt (if registered by the t-shirt deadline). No awards for this event.
Plus!
T-shirts for everyone who registers by August 28th. Sizes available after that date as supplies last.
Prize money for top overall and master winners
Medals for top 3 winners in each age group
Course Information: See tab at the top of the page - COURSE MAP
Early Packet Pickup: Will be held on Saturday, September 12th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the race location, Cascades Park in Jackson
Race Day Packet Pickup: Race day morning starting at 7:00 am at the race start/finish area and will remain open until the 5k walk starts.
Proceeds: Support the Henry Ford Health community wellness programs
Results are live and texted to you after you cross the finish line. A full listing of results can be found on this page at the top Results tab. The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
75°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jackson Reynolds Fld, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Jackson, MI
Population
31,206
as of 2023
Elevation
932 ft
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 38 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Henry Ford Race to Health
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Location
- Cascades Park, Jackson, MI
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Henry Ford Race to Health?
- Henry Ford Race to Health is a running race held in Jackson, Michigan on September 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Henry Ford Race to Health?
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 in Jackson, Michigan at Cascades Park, Jackson, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Henry Ford Race to Health?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Henry Ford Race to Health
Sep 13, 2026