6 events in Shelby Township, Michigan

Here comes Spring and there is no better way to celebrate than getting your fitness on!

Maybe you have been training for a Spring Marathon or maybe your couch has seen a little too much of you lately! Judgement Free Zone here, so grab a friend and choose a distance and terrain - 8K on trails or 5K on a paved bike path. OR if you really want to test your fitness sign up for the Hoot X 2. Run the 8K trail race followed by the 5K paved race.

NEW- Get your group and Create or join a team during registration! Recognition for team showing most "Hootie Hoo" spirit!!

*Runners must finish the 8K in 60 minutes or less to start the 5K

RIVER BENDS PARK

Age based pricing: Youth 13 yrs and under are $20, race day $25. Youth category does not include a swag item, but youth finishers will get a finisher award. Swag items can be added on during the registration process.

***FIRST 50 RUNNERS TO REGISTER WILL GET A MYSTERY GIFT AT REGISTRATION!

Event Highlights

• 3 different distances offered and 2 different terrains! 8K - trail, 5K- paved, Hoot X 2 consists of 8K trail + 5K paved!

• Your choice of swag item, gender specific 1/4 zip tech shirt or tech running cap

• unique finisher gift to get you excited for Spring!

• 8K Awards: Overall M/F, 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (16 total awards)

• 5K Awards: Overall M/F, 13 and under, 14-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (16 total awards)

• HOOT X 2 Awards: Top 2 M/F (total time)

• post-race refreshments

Hickory Grove Pavilion - start and finish for both races!

*TRAVELIN TOM'S COFFEE TRUCK WILL BE ONSITE TO SERVICE RUNNERS AND SPECTATORS, they accept card, cash and apple pay

Schedule

7:45 AM Race Day Registration

9:30 AM 8K Trail Race Starts

10:30 AM 5K Paved Race Starts

**NOTE - Runners registering for the HOOT X 2 (8K+5K) will need to complete the 8K trail race by 10:30 AM to start the 5K by 10:35 AM

EARLY PACKET PICK-UP SATURDAY MARCH 21, 2026 (1 WEEK PRIOR)

11:00 AM -2:00 PM HANSON'S RUNNING SHOP, 8409 HALL RD., UTICA

*Come run the Bill Roney 5K and pick up your Hootie Hoo race packet

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Hello! Thank you for looking into The PLEA Foundation's I Support The K9s Color Run 5K.

The I Support The K9s Color Run 5K will be the twelfth 5K that the PLEA Foundation has run and we are excited to have everyone join us. Please come out and support law enforcement officers, they need it more now than ever.

The 5K will begin at 9:30 am on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

We will be available for day-of registration and advance registration check-in at 8:30 am at the Hickory Grove Pavilion. 5K registration includes a T-shirt, medal, racing bib and refreshments. Following the 5K, please join us for refreshments, photo opportunities and our raffle and 50/50 Drawing.

More information about this 5K is below:

Event Schedule

• 8:30am- Day-of registration & Check-in begins

• 8:30-9:15am- Shop & Socialize with Vendors & Sponsors, PLEA Foundation Booth opens to sell 50/50 tickets, Raffle tickets, and Merchandise

• 8:45am: K9 Demonstrations and Photo Opportunities

• 9:15am- Announcements & Race line-up

• 9:30am- Walkers begin

• 9:40am- Runners begin

• 10:10-11:30am- Refreshment Booth opens, Photo Booth opens, Shop & Socialize with our Vendors & Sponsors

• 10:45am- Raffle and 50/50 Drawing

• 11:15am- Event Concludes

Course Info

The event will be ran on the paved path at River Bends Park.

There will be six color stations on the path, that will be patrolled by Color throwers who will douse you with several BEAUTIFUL colors!

Arrival Info

Please enter at the 22 Mile Entrance only, as the trails are not accessible from the Hamlin Rd. Entrance. You can park in the giant parking lot right next to the Hickory Grove Pavilion and the playground. Check-in and Registration will be in the Hickory Grove Pavilion.

Waivers & ID

Please sign your Waivers upon registration. If you did not sign one during registration or you were registered by someone else, please sign upon arrival during check-in. The Waiver MUST be signed in order to participate in the 5K. After you register, you should receive a Confirmation Email. You can either print it out or show it on your phone upon arrival at check-in.

What to wear

Feel free to wear whatever colors for the 5K, but white would be best to display all the beautiful color!

Packet pick-up

Packet Pick-ups will be available at our office in Rochester, MI on Friday, May 8th from 9:30am-4pm. If you would like to pick up on Friday, PLEASE notify us within 24 hours before with your name(s) and scheduled pick-up time. T-Shirts are first-come, first serve for registrations after 4/18. T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed after 4/25. If you register and are not able to attend, please notify us if you would like to pick up your T-shirt, Medal & Event bag at our office no later than 5/31.

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

• 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!

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• We'll play the latest tunes at this high energy event.

• The Michigan State Police and the Macomb County Sheriffs partner with us to provide information and tips about how to keep children safe.

• Our Raffle will include tons of fun prizes for kids and adults alike.

• We also provide educational material about how to keep children safe online.

• We have a great after-party celebration and food.

• Everyone will have a blast as we end the event with a with a GIANT COLOR BLAST!

• The overall top male and female finishers will win a gift card worth $50.00!

• Medals hand crafted by local children will be awarded to the first 100 finishers.

• 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:

• Be a voice for the voiceless

• Help raise funds to rescue the innocent

• Help raise funds to build & staff safe houses

• Help raise funds to provide medical and psychological care

• Host community safety events for children & families

• Educate & empower teachers, parents & communities regarding ways to protect the purity & innocence of children

• 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 [email protected]. 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: [email protected] 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.

Come out and support Neighbors United by participating in the 2nd Annual Walk For The Red 5K.

All proceeds to benefit firefighters battling cancer, as well as help give means to prevent cancer in the fire community.

5K will consist of a combination of paved path and trail. This is a walk or run event which will be timed via banded chip.

Check in begins at 8 am (Hickory Grove Pavilion) with the 5K starting at 9 am. 5700 22 Mile Rd Shelby Township, MI 48317

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All finishers to receive an event medal.

Event shirts will also be sold on sight, but quantity and sizing will be limited. Is a first come, first serve basis.

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