Strides for SOS 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk
- Date Sun 14th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Beverly Hills, Michigan
- Price $33.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and community spirit at the Strides for SOS 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in the picturesque Beverly Hills, Oakland! This annual event, held at the Pavilion in Beverly Park, is not only a thrilling race but also a vital fundraiser for Schools Offer Support (SOS), a nonprofit dedicated to helping families in the Birmingham Public Schools community. Participants can choose between a challenging 5K or a delightful 1-mile run/walk, making it a perfect event for all ages and skill levels.
Starting at 8:00 AM, join fellow runners and walkers as you navigate through the beautiful neighborhoods surrounding Beverly Park. Don’t miss your chance to race against the iconic banana in the 1-mile event for a chance to win a fun prize! With awards for various age categories and overall winners, including a special $50 Hanson's Gift Card for the top male and female 5K finishers, there's plenty of motivation to put your best foot forward. Remember, if you want to guarantee a race T-shirt, be sure to register by August 31st! Whether you're running for a good cause or cheering from the sidelines, Strides
Starting at 8:00 AM, join fellow runners and walkers as you navigate through the beautiful neighborhoods surrounding Beverly Park. Don’t miss your chance to race against the iconic banana in the 1-mile event for a chance to win a fun prize! With awards for various age categories and overall winners, including a special $50 Hanson's Gift Card for the top male and female 5K finishers, there's plenty of motivation to put your best foot forward. Remember, if you want to guarantee a race T-shirt, be sure to register by August 31st! Whether you're running for a good cause or cheering from the sidelines, Strides
Organiser's Description
****REGISTER BY AUGUST 31ST, 2025 TO GUARANTEE A RACE T-SHIRT!****
****DRI-FIT TECH T-SHIRT OPTION****
***AFTER AUGUST 31ST 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, CASH, 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 is committed to helping those in need and teaching students that community matters. 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. 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 for the 24-25 school year are:
. 59 requests for support from families in nearly all of our BPS schools
. Provided nearly $13,000 in financial assistance for medical, utility, groceries, childcare, and clothing bills
. Assembled and provided 135 non-perishable food bags to assist families in need over school breaks
. Provided $10,000 in scholarships to 2024 graduating seniors through Barbara and Sheldon Weisberg SOS Laptop Scholarship
. Combined with donations from the community provided $29,300 in gift cards and cash to 74 families from 12 BPS schools to assist with holiday shopping for 293 people
Respecting family privacy is paramount; all needs are filled anonymously.
The SOS Race will return to the village of Beverly Hills for the second year! We are very excited to announce that the banana will be entering the 1 mile race again, and participants have a chance to race the banana for a prize! 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 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 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, SEPTEMBER 13TH 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 AUGUST 31ST 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, CASH, 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 is committed to helping those in need and teaching students that community matters. 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. 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 for the 24-25 school year are:
. 59 requests for support from families in nearly all of our BPS schools
. Provided nearly $13,000 in financial assistance for medical, utility, groceries, childcare, and clothing bills
. Assembled and provided 135 non-perishable food bags to assist families in need over school breaks
. Provided $10,000 in scholarships to 2024 graduating seniors through Barbara and Sheldon Weisberg SOS Laptop Scholarship
. Combined with donations from the community provided $29,300 in gift cards and cash to 74 families from 12 BPS schools to assist with holiday shopping for 293 people
Respecting family privacy is paramount; all needs are filled anonymously.
The SOS Race will return to the village of Beverly Hills for the second year! We are very excited to announce that the banana will be entering the 1 mile race again, and participants have a chance to race the banana for a prize! 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 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 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, SEPTEMBER 13TH 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.
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