5K For Foster Kids Run/Walk
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Sterling Heights, Michigan
- Price $28.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant and heartwarming 5K For Foster Kids Run/Walk on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Sterling Heights, Macomb! This exciting community event, hosted at Sterling Heights High School, aims to promote fitness, fun, and awareness for foster children and their families. The 5K race and walk, which welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, will kick off with registration and check-in beginning at 8 AM, followed by the race at 10 AM.
Expect a day filled with entertainment, including a live DJ, delicious food from local food trucks, yard games, and a surprise celebrity announcer! Participants can also get creative with a Flower Power Costume Contest, with prizes awarded for the best outfits. Don't forget to bring a donation of full-sized hygiene items or school supplies to support Friends of Foster Kids and earn extra raffle tickets. All registered participants will receive a t-shirt, a participation ribbon, an electronic chip for timing, and complimentary snacks post-race. Mark your calendars for this fantastic family-friendly event and help make a difference in the lives of foster children in our community!
Expect a day filled with entertainment, including a live DJ, delicious food from local food trucks, yard games, and a surprise celebrity announcer! Participants can also get creative with a Flower Power Costume Contest, with prizes awarded for the best outfits. Don't forget to bring a donation of full-sized hygiene items or school supplies to support Friends of Foster Kids and earn extra raffle tickets. All registered participants will receive a t-shirt, a participation ribbon, an electronic chip for timing, and complimentary snacks post-race. Mark your calendars for this fantastic family-friendly event and help make a difference in the lives of foster children in our community!
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 Jan - May 1
Pre-Sale Entrance: $30.00 from May 2 - May 15
Race Day Entrance: $35.00 Saturday, May 16, 2026
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, PLEASE DRESS FOR THE WEATHER
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 Jan - May 1
Pre-Sale Entrance: $30.00 from May 2 - May 15
Race Day Entrance: $35.00 Saturday, May 16, 2026
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, PLEASE DRESS FOR THE WEATHER
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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