The Superhero 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

🏃‍♂️ EVERYDAY HEROES NEEDED! SUPERHERO 5K RUN & WALK

Where: Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Rd. 48348
When: October 4, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
CHECK-IN, SWAG BAG PICK-UP AND DAY OF REGISTRATIONS BEGIN AT 8:00 a.m on the day of the event.

🎉 FAMILY FUN & SAFETY IN ONE!

• Costumes encouraged: Bring the family and friends dressed in your best superhero costumes and make some joy-filled memories that will last forever! When 3 more of your friends or family register, you will receive $15 off your registration! Woohoo! What a deal!
• Participation for all: 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. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome too!
• Local Superheroes: Bring your kids so they can meet our LOCAL SUPERHEROES! The Michigan State Police, the Oakland County Sheriffs, and local fire and rescue first responders will be at this event.
• Community impact: By participating, you are helping us continue to educate families on how to keep children safe and helping to raise funds to rescue and restore children.

🏅 SPONSORS AND DONATIONS

• Community partnerships: We love to build partnerships with local businesses. If you or someone you know would like to be a sponsor, please contact us at rescuechallenge911@gmail.com.
• Sponsorship benefits: Sponsors will be mentioned on social media, through runsignup.com, and proudly displayed on our race day t-shirts and the banner we take to all of our events.
• Extensive reach: We reach approximately 30,000 people on social media during our peak season.
• Connect with us: If your business would like to partner with us, please contact us for more information at rescuechallenge911@gmail.com or by calling 810-459-0594.

📝 REGISTER TODAY

• Early bird rates: $35 Early Bird Rate through SEPTEMBER 6, 2025. $30 regular rate from SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 forward.
• Children's rates: $10 Early Bird Rate for Children ages 6-13 through September 6, 2025. $12 regular rate for Children 6-12 from September 7, 2025 onward. Children 5 and under are FREE!
• Referral rewards: If 3 people you refer to the event register to participate, YOU GET $15 OFF YOUR REGISTRATION. THIS MEANS ONE CHILD CAN PARTICIPATE FOR FREE!
• Raffle for a cause: We will hold a raffle to help raise funds for our cause. Raffle Tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5, and 12 for $10.

❤️ ABOUT OUR CAUSE AND HOW YOU CAN HELP BY REGISTERING TODAY

• Human trafficking profits: Did you know that human trafficking generates an estimated $150 billion in yearly profits? Source: unicefusa.org
• Rising crimes: Child pornography is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States right now. Source: fbi.gov
• Child predators: At any given time, there are an estimated 750,000 child predators online. Imagine what that statistic will be in 2025.
• Community safety: Practical tips to keep children safe, including emergency contacts and safety measures, will be available.

🦸‍♀️ EVERYDAY HEROES NEEDED MISSION:

• Voice for the voiceless: Be a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves.
• Funds for care: Raise funds to build and staff safe houses, provide medical and psychological care.
• Community education: Host educational community safety events and empower teachers, parents, and communities to protect children.
• Literature on protection: Materials on protecting children from human trafficking and online predators will be available.

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🌟 Make an impact.

💖 Change a life.

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

All proceeds are donated to DMI, a non-profit 501c3 organization.