Sgt Chris Hampton Memorial 5k

🏃‍♂️ Sgt Chris Hampton Memorial 5K

Date: May 17, 2026

Location: 500 Monroe, Dearborn, MI

For more details, visit: Race Registration.

🌟 About Chris Hampton

On November 25th, 2020, during his tour of duty, our Dearborn Police family lost our colleague Sgt. Christopher Hampton to suicide. Chris was a wonderful human being, a caring friend, a loving son, brother and father, and an amazing Police Officer.

💙 Purpose of the Run

• Memory: The Dearborn Police Officer’s Charity decided to start this run/walk in 2021 in Chris’ memory.
• Awareness: His passing brought to light the importance of raising awareness of mental health issues.
• Support: Focused particularly on first responders, who often remain silent about their struggles.
• Community: Our inaugural event was supported by the community with sponsors, volunteers, and participants.

🎬 Event Themes

2025’s 5th 5K was our biggest and best so far. Keeping Chris’ memory alive, we continue to work with his family to present each event with a theme based on his vast love of ‘80’s and ‘90’s movies. Past themes include:

• Robo Cop
• Back to the Future
• Ghostbusters
• Rocky

This year we’re excited to announce The Big Lebowski as the theme for the 6th Annual Chris Hampton Memorial 5K.

💚 Charity Beneficiaries

Our charity beneficiary this year is First H.E.L.P., which is an organization that reduces mental health stigma for First Responders through education and advocacy.

• Education: Reduces mental health stigma for First Responders.
• Advocacy: Advocates for benefits for those suffering from post-traumatic stress.
• Acknowledgment: Recognizes the service and sacrifice of First Responders lost to suicide.
• Assistance: Assists officers in their search for healing.

🌈 Goals of the 5K

As we continue to grow, our goals for this 5K will remain the same:

• Reach: To reach more people and add new participants.
• Light: Bring light and awareness to those who have lost someone.
• Connection: Connect to those who are struggling with depressive illnesses.
• Funds: Continue to raise funds for service organizations.

🤝 Join Us!

Whether you are struggling yourself, are a suicide survivor, an ally, or just want to come out to test your athletic abilities, we WELCOME YOU to the 6th Annual Chris Hampton Memorial 5K! PLEASE JOIN US! We believe you’ll be glad you did.