Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Oktoberfest 10K/5K, Kids Superhero Run

 🎉 Get Ready to Run, Celebrate, and Make a Difference! 🎉

The 2026 ORS Oktoberfest 10K / 5K & Kids Superhero Run is back — and it’s bigger, better, and more fun than ever!

🏃‍♂️ Lace Up for an Epic Race Day!

Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists, PC is teaming up with MK Jetting and Televising to bring you an unforgettable experience at Consumer’s Plaza where easy parking and great vibes await. We’ve combined the best parts of past courses into one amazing route you won’t want to miss!

🦸‍♀️ Calling All Superheroes!

The Kids Superhero Run is a fan favorite — and it’s back with even more excitement! Kids 10 and under will run alongside adult superheroes (yes, costumes are encouraged!) in a fun-filled dash. Will a villain appear? Only our heroes can find out!

🍔 NEW for 2026: Choose Your Own Post-Race Adventure!
Instead of a catered meal, we’re partnering with the Jackson DDA and downtown businesses to give every 5K/10K participant a $10 gift certificate to spend however you like — food, drinks, shopping, you name it! More discounts and surprises are coming your way as race day approaches. Let’s rally behind our downtown district and celebrate together!

🍦 Sweet Treats for Superheroes!

Every young hero will score a FREE scoop of ice cream from RJ’s Burgers & Ice Cream — because saving the day deserves a reward!

💙 Run for a Cause That Matters

This year, we’re proud to support the Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity – Garrett Family Fundraiser. Kimmie Garrett and her family, longtime Jackson residents, are working toward a safe and healthy home. Your participation helps make that dream a reality. Let’s come together and make a real impact!  Please take a moment to learn more about Kimmie and her family via the link below.

 https://greaterjacksonhabitatforhumanity.salsalabs.org/KimmieGarrettFundraiser/index.html

🔥 Don’t miss out — sign up, suit up, and show up!

Whether you're racing, cheering, or just soaking in the fun, the 2025 ORS Oktoberfest event is where community, celebration, and purpose collide.

Special New Years pricing only $20 from 1/1 to 1/15. 

Pricing: $35 until 9/20, then $40. Friends/Family discount $5/person when registering 3 or more people is actively available.  

Overall Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers of Open (all ages), and Master (40+), Senior Master (60+) in the 5k Run, and 5k Walk.

Age Groups Awards to the top 3 places in each age group:

5k Run age groups: 0-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69. 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+

5k Walk age groups: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Early Packet Pick-Up will be Friday October 3rd 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Lean Rocket Lab (133 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49201)

Race Day Packet Pick-Up will be from 7:30 am - 8:45 am at Consumer's Energy Headquarters.  1 Energy Plaza.  All pre and post-race events will take place on the Plaza in front of the old post office, now Consumer's Energy Headquarters.

Please note there are no dogs permitted at this event. Service dogs excluded. Please see the full policy under Race Info. This is for the safety of both our participants and your dogs. Thank you. 

The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. 

Join in the fun with a team at this years race!

We're offering prizes for the team with the largest donation!

When registering either create or join an existing team. During the registration step you will be routed to the Team Fundraiser page where you can make a donation. 

Invite your friends, family, and co-workers to join your team and be in on the fun for this years race!

Participants in the 10k run, 5k run, and 5k walk receive a t-shirt and finishers medal. Kids run participants receive a gift bag with goodies  and a finisher medal keychain & a coupon for a FREE SCOOP OF ICE CREAM from RJ's Metropolitan downtown Jackson!!! 

ORS Race Series has adopted a NO dog/animal policy for race participants, volunteers, and spectators.  We are adopting this in an abundance of caution for the safety of all people attending and participating in our races.  

Please be it known that we are dog lovers and many of our race directors have and train with animals of their own.  Unfortunately, even good dogs, dogs that are leashed, muzzled can cause problems at our races.  Dogs, can intimidate other visitors; and not everyone is comfortable around dogs. They can also be injured in fights with other animals or unintentionally hinder safe travelling/passing along the courses.

To prevent these problems and more, DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT ANY ORS RACE SERIES RACE. Unfortunately, the behaviors of a few dog owners in the past have highlighted that allowing dogs at our events is a liability we cannot shoulder. Should your family or friends bring a dog to the event, you will be immediately disqualified from the event. It is your responsibility to ensure they know to leave poochie at home.

**NOTE: Service dogs are allowed; in accordance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, including titles II and III of the law. Those that wish to run/walk with a service animal, please communicate directly with the specific race director to provide supporting documentation, as well as have the animal in their appropriate service animal attire on race day.  We will also ask that you start at the back of the group to allow the crowd to disperse, allowing an open road course for participants.