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 is gearing up to deliver an unforgettable experience right in downtown Jackson, bringing easy access and great energy to the heart of the city. This year’s course blends the strongest elements from past events into one standout route you’ll be excited to take on.

🦸‍♀️ Calling All Superheroes!

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

We're also proud to partner with Distracted Driver Awareness, the official sponsor of the Kids Superhero Run. Their mission is to promote safe pathways and raise awareness about distracted driving, helping keep runners, walkers, cyclists, and families safe in our community. Together, we're making this event both fun and meaningful. https://distracteddriverawareness.com/ Suit up, stay safe, and join the adventure!

🍔 Updates Coming Soon for 2026
We’re planning something fun and flexible for your post‑race experience in downtown Jackson — details are still in the works, but you can expect options that let you enjoy the heart of the city in your own way. More info will roll out as race day gets closer, and we can’t wait to share what’s ahead.

💙 Run for a Cause That Matters

Supporting Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity
This year, we’re proud to support Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity and their mission to close the housing gap in Jackson County. Instead of traditional volunteer builds, the Jackson chapter raises funds and partners with a discounted home‑building company — a model that’s helping more families access safe, stable housing.

Through their 20 by 28 initiative, Habitat aims to build 20 attainable homes by 2028, opening doors for hardworking families who are currently priced out of homeownership.

Your participation helps move that mission forward — one family, one home, one future at a time. Learn more through the link below.
Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity

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

Whether you're racing, cheering, or just soaking in the fun, the 2026 ORS Oktoberfest event is where community, celebration, and purpose collide.

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

Pricing: $35 through 9/20, then $40. To guarantee an event shirt, registration must be completed by Thursday, 9/17. A Friends & Family discount of $5 per person is available when registering 3 or more participants.

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 2nd 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm location TBD. 

Race Day Packet Pick-Up will be from 7:30 am - 8:45.

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. 

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.

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!!!