500 Monroe, Dearborn MI
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
🏃♂️ Sgt Chris Hampton Memorial 5K Details
Date: 2026-05-17
Location: 500 Monroe, Dearborn, MI
🕊️ Honoring Sgt. Christopher Hampton
- Memory: On November 25th, 2020, our Dearborn Police family lost our colleague Sgt. Christopher Hampton to suicide.
- Legacy: Chris was a wonderful human being, a caring friend, a loving son, brother, father, and an amazing Police Officer.
- Awareness: The run/walk was established in 2021 to raise awareness for mental health issues, especially among first responders.
- Community Support: The event has been supported heavily by the community through sponsorship, volunteering, and participation.
🎉 Event Themes and Success
- Previous Themes: Past themes included Robo Cop, Back to the Future, and Ghostbusters, bringing fun and connection.
- 2024 Success: The 4th 5K was the biggest and best so far, continuing to celebrate Chris' memory.
- New Theme: This year’s theme will be Rocky, celebrating Chris’ love for ‘80’s movies.
- Special Date: The race aligns with the end of National Police Week, honoring officers lost in the line of duty.
🤝 Our Partners
- Blue Cross Blue Shield: Returning as a sponsor, they support the mission to eliminate stigma around mental health.
- Advocacy: They work with specialists like Eric Hipple to support mental health conversations.
- Community Impact: Blue Cross supports events to normalize discussions about mental health.
- Collaboration: Having them as a partner strengthens our message and outreach efforts.
🌟 Charity Beneficiary
- Barb Smith Network: This grassroots organization has been serving Michigan since 1989.
- Education: They provide training for various groups including youth and first responders.
- Support: They connect individuals impacted by suicide to vital resources and education.
- Stigma Reduction: Their goal is to destigmatize mental illness and encourage help-seeking behavior.
🏆 Join Us!
- Inclusivity: Whether you’re struggling, a survivor, an advocate, or simply want to participate.
- Community Connection: This event is for anyone wanting to connect or contribute to the cause.
- Personal Goals: Test your athletic abilities or enjoy a beautiful spring park setting.
- Welcoming Atmosphere: We WELCOME YOU to the 5th Annual Chris Hampton Memorial 5K!
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