Strides for SOS 5K Run and 1 Mile (Run or Walk)

Event Overview

• Date: September 27, 2026
• Location: Beverly Park, Beverly Hills, MI
• Race Types: 5K Run and 1 Mile (Run or Walk)
• Registration URL: Register Here

Registration Details

• Deadline: Register by September 11th to guarantee a race t-shirt
• T-shirt Option: Dri-Fit Tech T-shirt option available
• Post-Deadline Registration: After September 11th, registration will not include a race t-shirt
• Race Day Registration: Available at 8:00am at the Pavilion in Beverly Park. Accepting Check, Cash, or Venmo.

About Schools Offer Support (SOS)

• Mission: SOS is a nonprofit organization serving the Birmingham Public Schools community through outreach, financial support, and volunteer activities.
• Founded: Established in 2008 by parents to foster a stronger community through acts of kindness.
• Fundraising: The annual race is the biggest fundraiser to support various community needs.
• Read More: You can read more about the mission on our website.

Community Impact

• Support Requests: 63 requests for support from families in nearly all BPS schools.
• Financial Assistance: Provided over $30,000 for medical, utility, groceries, childcare, and clothing bills.
• Food Assistance: Assembled and provided 135 non-perishable food bags for families during school breaks.
• Scholarships: Provided $11,000 in scholarships to 2025 graduating seniors through the SOS Laptop Scholarship.

Awards

• Categories: Top three Male and Female 9 years and Under, 10-14 age groups for 1 Mile.
• Overall Winners: Overall Male and Female for the 5K.
• Student Awards: Top Male and Female student from each BPS school for both distances.
• Age Group Awards: Various age group awards for the 5K, including top awards for each decade.

Event Logistics

• T-shirt Pickup: Available for pick up in person only: cannot be mailed.
• Parking: Limited parking at Beverly Park: additional parking available at Beverly Elementary.
• Packet Pickup: Race Day packet pickup opens at 8:00 am at the Beverly Park Pavilion.
• Early Packet Pickup: Saturday, September 25th from 10 am - 12 pm at Seaholm High School near the pool doors.