5K For Foster Kids Run/Walk
- Date Sat 17th May 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Sterling Heights, Michigan
- Price $28.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for an exciting day of community spirit and fitness at the 5K For Foster Kids Run/Walk on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Sterling Heights, Macomb! This vibrant event, hosted at Sterling Heights High School, is a fantastic opportunity to support foster kids while enjoying a fun-filled day. The 5K race and walk will kick off at 10 AM, with registration and check-in starting at 8 AM. Designed for families of all ages and abilities, the course will be an out-and-back route that welcomes strollers.
Participants will enjoy a lively atmosphere featuring a live DJ, food trucks, yard games, face painting, and even a surprise celebrity announcer! Plus, don’t miss the chance to win fantastic door prizes by bringing a donation of full-sized hygiene items or school supplies. Each registered participant will receive a t-shirt, participation ribbon, and snacks post-race. Get ready to show off your creativity in the Flower Power Costume Contest for a chance to win prizes! Whether you're running, walking, or just enjoying the festivities, the 5K For Foster Kids is sure to be a memorable day dedicated to raising awareness and funds for foster children in our community. Mark your calendars and
Participants will enjoy a lively atmosphere featuring a live DJ, food trucks, yard games, face painting, and even a surprise celebrity announcer! Plus, don’t miss the chance to win fantastic door prizes by bringing a donation of full-sized hygiene items or school supplies. Each registered participant will receive a t-shirt, participation ribbon, and snacks post-race. Get ready to show off your creativity in the Flower Power Costume Contest for a chance to win prizes! Whether you're running, walking, or just enjoying the festivities, the 5K For Foster Kids is sure to be a memorable day dedicated to raising awareness and funds for foster children in our community. Mark your calendars and
Organiser's Description
The Philip S. Killoran Chapter of the National Honor Society at Sterling Heights High School is partnering with Friends of Foster Kids (FoFK) to host a 5K Race Walk /Run.
Our vision is to build community through an outdoor event emphasizing fitness and fun while creating awareness and raising funds for foster kids. It is a fun event boasting a door prize drawing, a live DJ, a food truck, yard games, a spring craft, face painting, and a surprise celebrity announcer. Come meet Friends of Foster Kids, Impact One, and the Macomb DHHS workers. Learn more about foster kids in our area and programs to support them as well as families that host them.
Race Day will be held at Sterling Heights High School located at 12901 15 Mile Rd. Sterling Heights, MI. 48312.
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REGISTRATION/ CHECK-IN BEGINS AT 8 AM
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RACE/ WALK TIMES BEGIN AT 10 AM
The 5K Walk/ Run is geared toward the inclusion of families of all age ranges, abilities, and numbers. The course will be an out & back. Strollers welcome, no pets, please. A water station will be available at the halfway marker.
REGISTER EARLY FOR BEST PRICE!
Early Bird Entrance: $25.00 from Feb. 14 - May 1
Pre-Sale Entrance: $30.00 from May 2 - May 17
Race Day Entrance: $35.00 Saturday, May 18, 2024
All participants will receive a t-shirt, participation ribbon, electronic chipped bib as a walker or runner, door prize ticket, and snacks after the race.
EVENT WILL RUN RAIN OR SHINE
BRING AN ITEM FOR DONATION FOR FRIENDS OF FOSTER KIDS AND BE ENTERED TO WIN PRIZES!
Please consider bringing a donation item: full-sized hygiene items and school supplies for all ages are always needed. A donation of FIVE, full-sized hygiene items or school supplies will earn participants an extra door prize ticket!
Drop off donations at the Friends of Foster Kids booth during the event.
5K FOR FOSTER KIDS FLOWER POWER COSTUME CONTEST
Runners and walkers can dress up, accessorize, etc...to enter the contest. Kick up your spirit! First prize, 2nd prize, 3rd prize. Other prizes awarded for largest family/ group registered, oldest runner/ walker, and youngest runner/ walker.
FOR MORE INFO: HTTPS://SITES.GOOGLE.COM/VIEW/5KFORFOSTERKIDS/HOME [https://sites.google.com/view/5kforfosterkids/home]
Our vision is to build community through an outdoor event emphasizing fitness and fun while creating awareness and raising funds for foster kids. It is a fun event boasting a door prize drawing, a live DJ, a food truck, yard games, a spring craft, face painting, and a surprise celebrity announcer. Come meet Friends of Foster Kids, Impact One, and the Macomb DHHS workers. Learn more about foster kids in our area and programs to support them as well as families that host them.
Race Day will be held at Sterling Heights High School located at 12901 15 Mile Rd. Sterling Heights, MI. 48312.
*
REGISTRATION/ CHECK-IN BEGINS AT 8 AM
*
RACE/ WALK TIMES BEGIN AT 10 AM
The 5K Walk/ Run is geared toward the inclusion of families of all age ranges, abilities, and numbers. The course will be an out & back. Strollers welcome, no pets, please. A water station will be available at the halfway marker.
REGISTER EARLY FOR BEST PRICE!
Early Bird Entrance: $25.00 from Feb. 14 - May 1
Pre-Sale Entrance: $30.00 from May 2 - May 17
Race Day Entrance: $35.00 Saturday, May 18, 2024
All participants will receive a t-shirt, participation ribbon, electronic chipped bib as a walker or runner, door prize ticket, and snacks after the race.
EVENT WILL RUN RAIN OR SHINE
BRING AN ITEM FOR DONATION FOR FRIENDS OF FOSTER KIDS AND BE ENTERED TO WIN PRIZES!
Please consider bringing a donation item: full-sized hygiene items and school supplies for all ages are always needed. A donation of FIVE, full-sized hygiene items or school supplies will earn participants an extra door prize ticket!
Drop off donations at the Friends of Foster Kids booth during the event.
5K FOR FOSTER KIDS FLOWER POWER COSTUME CONTEST
Runners and walkers can dress up, accessorize, etc...to enter the contest. Kick up your spirit! First prize, 2nd prize, 3rd prize. Other prizes awarded for largest family/ group registered, oldest runner/ walker, and youngest runner/ walker.
FOR MORE INFO: HTTPS://SITES.GOOGLE.COM/VIEW/5KFORFOSTERKIDS/HOME [https://sites.google.com/view/5kforfosterkids/home]
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