RESCUE CHALLENGE 911-Everyday Heroes Needed! Race 2 Rescue 5K Color Run & Walk

EVERYDAY HEROES NEEDED!

RACE 2 RESCUE 5K COLOR RUN AND 1 MILE WALK

RESCUE CHALLENGE 911

When: June 13, 2026

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

CHECK-IN, PACKET PICK-UP AND DAY OF REGISTRATIONS BEGIN AT 8:30 a.m on the day of the event.

FREE T-SHIRT WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

 
RESCUE • RESTORE • EDUCATE  • PROTECT • PREVENT   

• Hey there! As runs go, this is the undisputed daddy of fun! It's a total blast in fact...A  COLOR BLAST! Come on out, and make some joy-filled memories that will last forever with your family and friends! Get 3 more participants to register and you will receive $15 off your registration! Woohoo! What a deal!
• We will be awarding special medals to the top male and female finishers in 8 age categories!! Plus the first male and female finishers will receive a $50 Gift Card! NOW THAT'S FUN!

• Participants can run, walk, or do both at our event. Whether you are a competitive runner who strives to win the 5K or a casual walker who wants to support our cause - we welcome everyone at every level of participation to our 5K Color Run and 1 Mile Walk. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome too! This event is considered a road race. Walking and racing take place on paved surfaces at beautiful Stony Creek Metropark. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to join us. You can choose to pass through blasts of color or side step it if you prefer. Join the fun at our community safety event!

• We also take the time to honor our amazing local first responders for all they do including participating in our event. Bring your kids so they can meet our LOCAL SUPERHEROES! The Michigan State Police, Macomb County Sheriffs, and the Washington Township Fire and Rescue first responders will be at this event.

• You can be also be a part of our vision to make an impact locally, in our state and across this nation, to help children. We know education is the key to prevention! By participating, you are helping us continue to distribute educational on how to help protect kids online. We also raise funds to help rescue and restore lives.

• We know that we can do so much more together than we could ever do alone. EVERYDAY HEROES like you are NEEDED! When you participate in our 11th annual Rescue Challenge 911 5K Color Run & 1 Mile Walk, you become a voice for the voiceless. 

• Super Dave will play the latest tunes at this high energy event

• Our Raffle will include tons of fun prizes for kids and adults alike.

• We also provide educational material about how to keep children safe online.

• We have a great after-party celebration and food.

• Everyone will have a blast as we end the event with a with a GIANT COLOR BURST!

• The first male and female finishers will win a gift card worth $50.00! Special Medals will be awarded to male and female finishers in 8 age categories as well! Who loves that idea?!

• Hand crafted medals made by local children will be awarded to the first 100 finishers.

• So much has changed in our world in the last few years. But the trafficking of children hasn't stopped. It has spiked during this unprecedented time in our history. Vulnerable children still need our help! We are committed to continuing our efforts to make an impact for the most innocent. We advocate for the protection of all children.

REGISTER TODAY FOR THE  5K  COLOR RUN & WALK AT STONY CREEK METROPARK: 

$35 Flash Sales through March 1, 2027  |  $40 Regular Rate March 2, 2027

$10 Early Bird Rate for Children ages 6-12 through March 1, 2027  |  $15 regular rate for Children ages 6-12 March 2, 2027

Children 5 and under are FREE!

REFERRALS:  If 3 people you refer to the event register to participate, YOU GET $15 OFF YOUR REGISTRATION.

 

Please note that this event will be a blast run rain or shine!  In the event of inclement weather that includes thunder and lightning, we will delay the start of the event for up to one hour.

 

ABOUT OUR CAUSE & HOW YOU CAN HELP BY REGISTERING TODAY: 

• Did you know that human trafficking is extremely profitable, generating an estimated $150 billion in yearly profits? Source: unicefusa.org

• Child pornography is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States right now. Nationally, there has been a 2500% increase in arrests in 10 years. Source: fbi.gov

• “At any given time, there are an estimated 750,000 child predators online - and they all have a key to your house via the internet.” Says Sean Henry, FBI, 2012. Imagine what this statistic is in 2027.

 

 EVERYDAY HEROES NEEDED RACE 2 RESCUE MISSION:

• Be a voice for the voiceless
• Help raise funds to rescue the innocent
• Help raise funds to build & staff safe houses
• Help raise funds to provide medical and psychological care
• Host community safety events for children & families
• Educate & empower teachers, parents & communities regarding ways to protect the purity & innocence of children
• Educate parents & the community about the dangers of social media, gaming, and peer pressure

Together with our first responders, we provide educational material with practical tips to keep children safe including 911 safety, fire safety, water safety and more.

RAFFLE 2 RESCUE: 
We will hold a raffle to help raise funds for our cause. We support local business and have lots of amazing prizes for all ages. Raffle Ticket are $1 each, 6 for $5, and 12 for $10. Purchase your tickets and select which items you want to win!

RESCUE • RESTORE • EDUCATE •  PROTECT • PREVENT
Will you answer a child's call for help? Register today.

EVENT LINK FOR SHARING:

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SOCIAL: 

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We use the following hashtags:  #Rescue Challenge 911 

DONATIONS & SPONSORSHIPS: 

We love to build partnerships with local businesses. Would you or someone you know like to support what we do? Please contact us rescuechallenge911@gmail.com. At the event, check out the sponsor tables showcasing the best of what they do! We have had so many amazing sponsors and donors over the years. Their generosity has made such a large impact on what we are able to do to protect children in our communities and beyond. We want to help businesses prosper within our communities. We have a big vision. We believe we can make an impact in our state as a community united to protect children and families, while networking and promoting local businesses at the same time.

 We have a variety of sponsorship levels available. If your business would like to partner with us, we'd love to connect with you! Sponsors will be mentioned on social media (as allowed by platforms), through runsignup.com and proudly displayed on our race day t-shirts and the banner we take to all of our events throughout the year. Together we can bring about change and help keep children safe! 

Make an impact.

Change a life.

We can do so much more together than we can ever do alone!

Proceeds are donated to DMI, a 501c3 organization.