EVERYDAY HEROES NEEDED!
RACE 2 RESCUE 5K COLOR RUN AND WALK
Where: Stony Creek Metropark EASTWOOD BEACH, Shelby Twp., MI
When: June 13, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
CHECK-IN, PACKET PICK-UP AND DAY OF REGISTRATIONS BEGIN AT 8:30 a.m on the day of the event.
RESCUE • RESTORE • EDUCATE • PROTECT • PREVENT
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Hey there! As runs go, this is the undisputed daddy of fun! It's a total blast in fact...A COLOR BLAST! Come on out, and make some joy-filled memories that will last forever with your family and friends! Get 3 more participants to register and you will receive $15 off your registration! Woohoo! What a deal!
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Participants can run, walk, or do both at our event. Whether you are a competitive runner who strives to win the 5K or a casual walker who wants to support our cause - we welcome everyone at every level of participation to our Color Run and Walk. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome too! This event is considered a road race. Walking and racing take place on paved surfaces at beautiful Stony Creek Metropark. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to join us. You can choose to pass through blasts of color or side step it if you prefer. Join the fun at our community safety event for children and families.
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We also take the time to honor our amazing local first responders for all they do including participating in our event. Bring your kids so they can meet our LOCAL SUPERHEROES! The Michigan State Police, the Macomb County Sheriffs, and local fire and rescue first responders will be at this event.
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You can be also be a part of our vision to make an impact locally, in our state and across this nation, to help children. We know education is the key to prevention! By participating, you are helping us continue to distribute educational material to families. It includes information on how to help keep children safe online. We also raise funds to help rescue and restore children caught in the plight of human trafficking.
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We know that we can do so much more together than we could ever do alone. EVERYDAY HEROES like you are NEEDED! When you participate in our 10th annual Everyday Heroes Needed: Race 2 Rescue 5K Color Run & Walk, you become a voice for the voiceless.
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We'll play the latest tunes at this high energy event.
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The Michigan State Police and the Macomb County Sheriffs partner with us to provide information and tips about how to keep children safe.
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Our Raffle will include tons of fun prizes for kids and adults alike.
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We also provide educational material about how to keep children safe online.
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We have a great after-party celebration and food.
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Everyone will have a blast as we end the event with a with a GIANT COLOR BLAST!
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The overall top male and female finishers will win a gift card worth $50.00!
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Medals hand crafted by local children will be awarded to the first 100 finishers.
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So much has changed in our world in the last few years. But the trafficking of children hasn't stopped. It has spiked during this unprecedented time in our history. Vulnerable children still need our help! We are committed to continuing our efforts to make an impact for the most innocent. We advocate for the protection of all children.
REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 5K COLOR RUN & WALK AT STONY CREEK METROPARK:
$35 Flash Sales through April1, 2026 | $40 Regular Rate June 12, 2026
$10 Early Bird Rate for Children ages 6-12 through April 1, 2026 | $15 regular rate for Children ages 6-12 June 12, 2026
Children 5 and under are FREE!
REFERRALS: If 3 people you refer to the event register to participate, YOU GET $15 OFF YOUR REGISTRATION.
Please note that this event will be a blast run rain or shine! In the event of inclement weather that includes thunder and lightning, we will delay the start of the event for up to one hour.
ABOUT OUR CAUSE & HOW YOU CAN HELP BY REGISTERING TODAY:
• Did you know that human trafficking is extremely profitable, generating an estimated $150 billion in yearly profits? Source: unicefusa.org
• Child pornography is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States right now. Nationally, there has been a 2500% increase in arrests in 10 years. Source: fbi.gov
• “At any given time, there are an estimated 750,000 child predators online - and they all have a key to your house via the internet.” Says Sean Henry, Executive Assistant Director of the Criminal Cyber Response and Services Branch of the FBI, 2012. Imagine what this statistic would be in 2026.
EVERYDAY HEROES NEEDED RACE 2 RESCUE MISSION:
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Be a voice for the voiceless
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Help raise funds to rescue the innocent
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Help raise funds to build & staff safe houses
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Help raise funds to provide medical and psychological care
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Host community safety events for children & families
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Educate & empower teachers, parents & communities regarding ways to protect the purity & innocence of children
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Educate parents & the community about the dangers of social media, gaming, and peer pressure
Together with our first responders, we provide educational material with practical tips to keep children safe including 911 safety, fire safety, stranger danger, water safety and more.
RAFFLE 2 RESCUE:
We will hold a raffle to help raise funds for our cause. We support local business and have lots of amazing prizes for all ages. Raffle Ticket are $1 each, 6 for $5, and 12 for $10. Purchase your tickets and select which items you want to win! To make it easy for everyone, we accept Venmo and Cash App donations at our events.
RESCUE • RESTORE • EDUCATE • PROTECT • PREVENT
Will you answer a child's call for help? Register today.
EVENT LINK FOR SHARING:
Save and share this link to help friends, family, businesses easily find our event: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/ShelbyTownship/everydayheroesrace2rescue5K
SOCIAL:
Please like, comment, and share on social media to help spread the word!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EverydayHeroesNeeded/
Facebook Event link: https://fb.me/e/3wy3D25dO
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayheroesneeded/
We use the following hashtags: #EverydayHeroesNeeded #Race2Rescue #EverydayHeroesRace2Rescue #HeroColorRun
DONATIONS & SPONSORSHIPS:
We love to build partnerships with local businesses. Would you or someone you know like to support what we do? Please contact us rescuechallenge911@gmail.com. At the event, check out the sponsor tables showcasing the best of what they do! We have had so many amazing sponsors and donors over the years. Their generosity has made such a large impact on what we are able to do to protect children in our communities and beyond. We want to help businesses prosper within our communities. We have a big vision. We believe we can make an impact in our state as a community united to protect children and families, while networking and promoting local businesses at the same time.
Are you a business owner or do you know someone who owns a business that would be interested in supporting our efforts? We have a variety of sponsorship levels available. If your business would like to partner with us, please contact us for more information at: rescuechallenge911@gmail.com We'd love to connect with you, too! Sponsors will be mentioned on social media (as allowed by platforms), through runsignup.com and proudly displayed on our race day t-shirts and the banner we take to all of our events throughout the year. Together we can bring about change and help keep children safe!
Make an impact.
Change a life.
We can do so much more together than we can ever do alone!
Proceeds are donated to DMI, a 501c3 organization.