Turning Point's Tara's 5K Run & Walk
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 10:30AM EDT
- Location Sterling Heights, Michigan
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for Turning Point's Tara's 5K Run & Walk, taking place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Freedom Hill County Park in Sterling Heights, Macomb. This spirited event kicks off Domestic Violence Awareness Month, honoring the memory of Tara, a victim of domestic violence. Participants can choose to run or walk the 5K course, embracing the opportunity to raise awareness while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie and community spirit.
Registration is open now, with early bird pricing at just $30 until July 31, and $35 from August 1 to September 12. On event day, registration will be available for $40. The day's festivities begin at 9:00 AM with registration and packet pick-up, followed by opening comments at 10:00 AM, and the race starts at 10:30 AM. After the race, join us for awards celebrating age group winners, along with complimentary hot dogs, chips, and beverages! Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere under the large covered pavilion, with free parking readily available. Don’t miss out on this meaningful event that promotes awareness and supports survivors of domestic violence!
Registration is open now, with early bird pricing at just $30 until July 31, and $35 from August 1 to September 12. On event day, registration will be available for $40. The day's festivities begin at 9:00 AM with registration and packet pick-up, followed by opening comments at 10:00 AM, and the race starts at 10:30 AM. After the race, join us for awards celebrating age group winners, along with complimentary hot dogs, chips, and beverages! Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere under the large covered pavilion, with free parking readily available. Don’t miss out on this meaningful event that promotes awareness and supports survivors of domestic violence!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR TURNING POINT'S ANNUAL TARA'S 5K RUN & WALK.
You're invited to participate in Turning Point's signature event kicking off domestic violence awareness month, which is observed in October. This event is Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Freedom Hill County Park located at 14900 Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights, MI, 48312.
$30.00 EARLY REGISTRATION NOW - JULY 31
$35.00 AUGUST 1 - SEPT 12
$40.00 EVENT DAY REGISTRATION
ABOUT TARA: Turning Point and Tara's sister formed a partnership to honor her memory after Tara was tragically murdered in Macomb County by her husband in 2007. Sharing Tara's life story through this partnership increases awareness about the prevalence and dangers of domestic violence and helps prevent other families from experiencing a similar tragedy.
ABOUT TURNING POINT: In 2025, we proudly celebrate our 45th anniversary of empowering survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking. What began as a small group of women sheltering two families in a church basement has grown into an agency serving 27,000 survivors and community members annually.
TURNING POINT MISSION: Turning Point empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking through comprehensive services and resources while advocating for community action to end oppression and violence.
EVENT DAY INFORMATION
9:00 AM: REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP
10:00 AM: OPENING COMMENTS
10:30 AM: 5K BEGINS
11:30 AM: AWARDS FOR AGE GROUPS
FOLLOWING THE 5K, COMPLIMENTARY HOT DOGS, CHIPS, AND BEVERAGES ARE PROVIDED.
Event activities are located under the large covered pavilion. Free parking is available in lots adjacent to the pavilion.
PURCHASE YOUR TARA'S 5K MERCHANDISE HERE: HTTPS://EAGRAPHICS.COM/TURNING_POINT_MACOMB/SHOP/HOME. [https://eagraphics.com/turning_point_macomb/shop/home] THE STORE IS OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 27, 2025, AND WILL SHIP TO YOU IN TIME FOR THE RACE.
You're invited to participate in Turning Point's signature event kicking off domestic violence awareness month, which is observed in October. This event is Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Freedom Hill County Park located at 14900 Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights, MI, 48312.
$30.00 EARLY REGISTRATION NOW - JULY 31
$35.00 AUGUST 1 - SEPT 12
$40.00 EVENT DAY REGISTRATION
ABOUT TARA: Turning Point and Tara's sister formed a partnership to honor her memory after Tara was tragically murdered in Macomb County by her husband in 2007. Sharing Tara's life story through this partnership increases awareness about the prevalence and dangers of domestic violence and helps prevent other families from experiencing a similar tragedy.
ABOUT TURNING POINT: In 2025, we proudly celebrate our 45th anniversary of empowering survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking. What began as a small group of women sheltering two families in a church basement has grown into an agency serving 27,000 survivors and community members annually.
TURNING POINT MISSION: Turning Point empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking through comprehensive services and resources while advocating for community action to end oppression and violence.
EVENT DAY INFORMATION
9:00 AM: REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP
10:00 AM: OPENING COMMENTS
10:30 AM: 5K BEGINS
11:30 AM: AWARDS FOR AGE GROUPS
FOLLOWING THE 5K, COMPLIMENTARY HOT DOGS, CHIPS, AND BEVERAGES ARE PROVIDED.
Event activities are located under the large covered pavilion. Free parking is available in lots adjacent to the pavilion.
PURCHASE YOUR TARA'S 5K MERCHANDISE HERE: HTTPS://EAGRAPHICS.COM/TURNING_POINT_MACOMB/SHOP/HOME. [https://eagraphics.com/turning_point_macomb/shop/home] THE STORE IS OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 27, 2025, AND WILL SHIP TO YOU IN TIME FOR THE RACE.
Races
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Tara's 5K Run & Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 13th September 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
$38.10
9:00 am - Registration & Packet Pick-up Begins 10:00 am - Opening Comments 10:30 am - Run & Walk Begin 11:00 am - Age Awards Presented Following the 5K, complimentary hot dogs, chips and beverages are provided by Lakepointe Church Event activities are located under the large covered pavilion. Free parking is available in lots adjacent to the pavilion.
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