The Superhero 5K Fun 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!

Fun Experience: Hey there! As runs go, this is the undisputed daddy of fun! It's a total blast for families! It's a Superhero 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk, with 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!

Inclusive: Participants can run for fun, walk and talk, 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 Superhero Run and Walk. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome too!

Community Event: Join the fun at our community safety event for children and families. This event is considered a road race. Walking and racing take place on paved surfaces at beautiful Independence Oaks County Park. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to join us.

Local Heroes: We also take the time to honor our 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, the Oakland County Sheriffs, and local fire and rescue first responders will be at this event.

🏅 EVENT DETAILS

Collaboration: We know that we can do so much more together than we could ever do alone. EVERYDAY HEROES like you are NEEDED!

Impact: You can also be a part of our vision to make an impact locally, in our state and across this nation, that will help those affected by child trafficking. We know education is the key to prevention! Educational information will be available for everyone.

Fun Activities: Divergence will be spinning the latest tunes at this high energy event.

Awards: The overall top male and female finishers will win a gift card worth $50.00! Medals will be awarded to the first 100 finishers.

🤝 SPONSORS AND DONATIONS

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.

Benefits of Sponsorship: 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.

Reach: We reach approximately 30,000 people on social media during our peak season.

Contact 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

Child Safety: 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!

Rates: $30 Early Bird Rate through SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 | $35 regular rate. $10 Early Bird Rate for Children ages 6-13 through September 6, 2025 | $15 regular rate for Children ages 6-12 from Children 5 and under are FREE!

Referral Discount: 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: We will hold a raffle to help raise funds for our cause. Raffle Tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5, and 12 for $10. Purchase your tickets and select which items you want to win!

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

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

Growing Concern: Child pornography is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States right now, with a 2500% increase in arrests in 10 years. Source: fbi.gov

Awareness: There are an estimated 750,000 child predators online at any given time, and they all have a key to your house via the internet.

🌍 EVERYDAY HEROES NEEDED MISSION:

Advocacy: Be a voice for the voiceless. Raise funds to rescue the innocent.

Education: Host educational community safety events for children & families. Educate & empower teachers, parents & communities regarding ways to protect the purity & innocence of children.

Resource Provision: Provide literature on protecting your children from human trafficking and online predators. Practical tips on keeping children safe including 911 safety, fire safety, bicycle safety, stranger danger & more from our local first responders will be available.

🔗 EVENT LINK FOR SHARING:

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💬 SOCIAL MEDIA:

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We use the following hashtags: #EverydayHeroesNeeded #Race2Rescue #ACommunityUnited #EverydayHeroesRace2Rescue #HeroColorRun

💖 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.