Strides for SOS 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk
- Date Sun 13th October 2024
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Beverly Hills, Michigan
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the annual Strides for SOS 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk, taking place on Sunday, October 13th, 2024, in the charming village of Beverly Hills, Oakland. This exciting event kicks off at 8:00 AM at the Pavilion in Beverly Park, offering participants a scenic route through the beautiful neighborhood. Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a fun family activity, this race features both a 5K and a 1-mile option, ensuring there's something for everyone.
Join us for a day of community spirit and fun while supporting Schools Offer Support (SOS), a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting families in the Birmingham Public Schools community. Your registration not only guarantees a day of enjoyment but also plays a vital role in funding outreach programs that provide food, tutoring, and holiday assistance to those in need. Don’t forget to register by September 28th, 2024, to secure your race t-shirt and make a difference in the lives of those around you. Come out, run, walk, and stride for a great cause!
Join us for a day of community spirit and fun while supporting Schools Offer Support (SOS), a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting families in the Birmingham Public Schools community. Your registration not only guarantees a day of enjoyment but also plays a vital role in funding outreach programs that provide food, tutoring, and holiday assistance to those in need. Don’t forget to register by September 28th, 2024, to secure your race t-shirt and make a difference in the lives of those around you. Come out, run, walk, and stride for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
****REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2024 TO GUARANTEE A RACE T-SHIRT!****
****DRI-FIT TECH T-SHIRT OPTION****
***AFTER SEPTEMBER 28TH REGISTRATION WILL NOT INCLUDE A RACE T-SHIRT***
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE. STARTING AT 8:00 AM AT THE PAVILLION IN BEVERLY PARK. CHECK OR VENMO.
SCHOOLS OFFER SUPPORT (SOS) is a nonprofit organization that serves members of the Birmingham Public Schools community through outreach efforts, financial support, and volunteer activities. SOS was founded in 2008 by a group of parents that wanted to work with students to build a stronger community through acts of kindness. SOS is committed to helping those in need and teaching students that community matters. You can read more about the mission on our website [https://schoolsoffersupport.org]. This annual race is our biggest fundraiser of the year and helps us support a vast array of community needs. Your participation will help SOS to continue supporting families in our community. Some examples of our outreach are:
. Food boxes, gift cards and childcare support for financially challenged families
. Tutoring programs for middle school and elementary students
. Thanksgiving dinners to dozens of families in need each year
. Holiday gifts purchased and wrapped for families in need
. Leaf raking for seniors in our community
. Financial aid for those faced with sudden emergencies
. Barbara and Sheldon Weisberg Laptop scholarships awarded to select college-bound seniors annually
. and much, much more
Respecting family privacy is paramount; all needs are filled anonymously.
The SOS Race has a new race location this year! We are moving to the village of Beverly Hills and will be starting and finishing at Beverly Park. Both the 1 mile and 5K course take the participant through the neighborhood around Beverly Park. Awards: Top three male and female 9 years and Under (1 mile), Top three male and female 10-14 (1 mile), Overall male and female (5K), top male and female BPS employee (5K), top male and female student from each BPS school (5K and 1 Mile). Age group awards for the 5K, 12 and under (top 3), 13-19 (top 3), 20-29 (top 1), 30-39 (top 1), 40-49 (top 1), 50-59 (top 1), 60-69 (top 1), 70-79 (top 1), 80-89 (top 1). Overall male and female 5K winner and overall male and female 5K BPS employee winner will receive a $50 Hanson's Gift Card.
T-shirts are available for pick up only in person and cannot be mailed.
Race Day - There is limited parking available at Beverly Park and more parking available at Beverly Elementary. Race Day Registration and packet pick up will open at 8:00 am at the Beverly Park Pavillion. Please leave ample time to stand in line and collect your number, or better yet - come to Seaholm the day before to pick up race numbers and avoid the race day madness!
EARLY PACKET PICK UP WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12TH FROM 10 AM - 12 PM AT SEAHOLM HIGH SCHOOL, NEAR THE DOORS TO THE POOL. PLEASE USE THE PARKING LOT OFF OF CRANBROOK ROAD. PACKETS CAN ALSO BE PICKED UP STARTING AT 8:00 AM ON RACE DAY AT THE BEVERLY PARK PAVILION.
****DRI-FIT TECH T-SHIRT OPTION****
***AFTER SEPTEMBER 28TH REGISTRATION WILL NOT INCLUDE A RACE T-SHIRT***
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE. STARTING AT 8:00 AM AT THE PAVILLION IN BEVERLY PARK. CHECK OR VENMO.
SCHOOLS OFFER SUPPORT (SOS) is a nonprofit organization that serves members of the Birmingham Public Schools community through outreach efforts, financial support, and volunteer activities. SOS was founded in 2008 by a group of parents that wanted to work with students to build a stronger community through acts of kindness. SOS is committed to helping those in need and teaching students that community matters. You can read more about the mission on our website [https://schoolsoffersupport.org]. This annual race is our biggest fundraiser of the year and helps us support a vast array of community needs. Your participation will help SOS to continue supporting families in our community. Some examples of our outreach are:
. Food boxes, gift cards and childcare support for financially challenged families
. Tutoring programs for middle school and elementary students
. Thanksgiving dinners to dozens of families in need each year
. Holiday gifts purchased and wrapped for families in need
. Leaf raking for seniors in our community
. Financial aid for those faced with sudden emergencies
. Barbara and Sheldon Weisberg Laptop scholarships awarded to select college-bound seniors annually
. and much, much more
Respecting family privacy is paramount; all needs are filled anonymously.
The SOS Race has a new race location this year! We are moving to the village of Beverly Hills and will be starting and finishing at Beverly Park. Both the 1 mile and 5K course take the participant through the neighborhood around Beverly Park. Awards: Top three male and female 9 years and Under (1 mile), Top three male and female 10-14 (1 mile), Overall male and female (5K), top male and female BPS employee (5K), top male and female student from each BPS school (5K and 1 Mile). Age group awards for the 5K, 12 and under (top 3), 13-19 (top 3), 20-29 (top 1), 30-39 (top 1), 40-49 (top 1), 50-59 (top 1), 60-69 (top 1), 70-79 (top 1), 80-89 (top 1). Overall male and female 5K winner and overall male and female 5K BPS employee winner will receive a $50 Hanson's Gift Card.
T-shirts are available for pick up only in person and cannot be mailed.
Race Day - There is limited parking available at Beverly Park and more parking available at Beverly Elementary. Race Day Registration and packet pick up will open at 8:00 am at the Beverly Park Pavillion. Please leave ample time to stand in line and collect your number, or better yet - come to Seaholm the day before to pick up race numbers and avoid the race day madness!
EARLY PACKET PICK UP WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12TH FROM 10 AM - 12 PM AT SEAHOLM HIGH SCHOOL, NEAR THE DOORS TO THE POOL. PLEASE USE THE PARKING LOT OFF OF CRANBROOK ROAD. PACKETS CAN ALSO BE PICKED UP STARTING AT 8:00 AM ON RACE DAY AT THE BEVERLY PARK PAVILION.
Races
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5K Race
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt Size
Sun 13th October 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED -
1 Mile Race
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt Size
Sun 13th October 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED
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