Course

The course winds through the streets of Jackson. The start and finish are on the Apple Festival Midway. The course is rolling, with no major hills. One lap around the Jackson High School track has been added to help reduce some of the downtown Apple Festival traffic congestion. In 2026, Teddy Jeneson finished first overall with a time of 16:22, Bethanny Logan wos the Female Adult first place finisher with a time of 24:37, Jordan Spammhake age 17 was the Male Youth first place finisher with a time of 20:19 and Katy Kearns age 12 was the Female Youth first place finiher with a time of 25:59, and  Adrianne Roettker was the first overall walker with a time of 42:57.

Entry Fees

Advance Registration can be made at www.tristateracer.com with payment of $25.00 made from your credit card of choice through September 24th.  Go to this website and select Kiwanis Apple 5K Run/Walk.  Advance registration must be made prior to September 25th.  A $3.75 fee will be applied for on-line registrations to cover credit card payment, and processing. Raceday registartion will be $30.00.

Age Groups

Runners will be divided into Youth and Adult age groups. Youth categories include ages 3-10, 11-14, and 15-19. Adult categories are 20-25, 26-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-59, 60-69, and 70 and older. 

5K Run, Overall Awards (No Duplication in age groups)

First, 1-19 - Male and Female (2 Awards)

First, 1 – 20 and up – Male and Female (2 Awards)

Age Group Awards, 5K Run

Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups (6 awards per age group)

• 10 and under
• 11-14
• 15-19
• 20-25
• 26-30
• 31-40
• 41-50
• 51-59
• 60-69
• 70 and up

 5K Walk
Top 3 – 1-99 – Male AND Female (6 Awards)

Walkers must walk the entire course; running is not permitted. 

Awards

Runners will be divided into Youth and Adult age groups. Youth categories include ages 3-10, 11-14, and 15-19. Adult categories are 20-25, 26-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-59, 60-69, and 70 and older. 

5K Run, Overall Awards (No Duplication in age groups)

First, 1-19 - Male and Female (2 Awards)

First, 1 – 20 and up – Male and Female (2 Awards)

Age Group Awards, 5K Run

Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups (6 awards per age group)

• 10 and under
• 11-14
• 15-19
• 20-25
• 26-30
• 31-40
• 41-50
• 51-59
• 60-69
• 70 and up

 5K Walk
Top 3 – 1-99 – Male AND Female (6 Awards), Walkers must walk the entire course; running is not permitted. 

Charity Information

Charity Information

About the Kiwanis Club of Jackson Area

The race and walk event is organized and managed by the Kiwanis Club of Jackson Area. It is scheduled to take place during the annual Apple Festival week, a tradition in the community. The Jackson Apple Festival itself is hosted by the Jackson Area Festival & Events (JAFE).

Beneficiaries and Community Impact

All proceeds generated from the race and walk are dedicated to supporting the Kiwanis Club’s initiatives, including activities and scholarships that benefit the youth of Jackson County.

Charitable Programs Supported

The Jackson Area Kiwanis Club contributes to a variety of charitable programs within Jackson County. These include donations to the American Cancer Society, organizing the July 4th Family Fun Carnival in the Park, providing downtown flower baskets, and awarding scholarships to three high school seniors in the county. Additionally, the club sponsors three high school students to attend the Hugh O'Brien Youth Seminar and hosts a county-wide Easter Egg Hunt featuring more than 20,000 Easter eggs.