Grow Jackson is excited for the 2025 Groundhog Gallop to benefit our Summer 2025 Initiatives. Grow Jackson is a nonprofit 501(c)3 entity that exists to end food insecurity in Jackson. By operating community gardens and rescuing good food from being thrown away we are making healthy food options available to our neighbors, educating the next generation on the value of a healthy diet for personal health, and are playing a part in the wellness of our whole community. This year we are fundraising for a farm vehicle and farming equipment for the expansion of our food growing operations. All proceeds will go to supporting these efforts so that we can continue to grow local organic food in urban farms for our neighbors! We cannot wait to see you on race day and thank you for supporting our great cause! 

Awards:  Prizes will be awarded for the top three finishers in each age group for men and for women, for both the run and the walk. Prizes will be awarded to the overall Male and Female Winner in the Run and the Walk, the Master's Male and Female Winner in the run and walk. Awards after the event will be available for pick up in the cafeteria inside the Middle School at Parkside. 

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+

The 2024 ORS Race Series awards will happen in the cafeteria at 11am or when the last person crosses the finish line, whichever comes later.

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