Plymouth-Canton's Super Jess 5K Race Returns To In-Person Format

PLYMOUTH-CANTON, MI — After being held virtually the last two years, the Super Jess 5K race is scheduled to return to an in-person format at 8 a.m. May 1 at the Canton High School varsity football field.

Plymouth-Canton High School students and school officials take the lead in organizing the race, which is intended to raise money to help families who are dealing with medical emergencies.

The proceeds from this year's 12th annual race were expected to go to five recipients and their families: Lane Kleinglass, Dale Palmer, Natalie Tanana, Marty Kraft and Clarence Davis.

The race began in 2011 when the Plymouth-Canton community rallied behind a Canton High School sophomore, Jesse Lindlbauer who suffered a sinus infection that turned into an infected brain abscess. All proceeds from the race went toward the student's recovery.

Since then, the race has been used to support families in need. Overall, the event has supported 50 families and raised more than $1 million.