The Superhero Run & Walk

EVERYDAY HEROES NEEDED! SUPERHERO RUN & WALK

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

FAMILY FUN & SAFETY IN ONE!
EDUCATE • PROTECT • PREVENT 

• Hey there! As runs go, this is the undisputed daddy of fun for the serious runner or for those who just want to support the cause! What's your super power?  Represent! Superhero or first responder costumes and/or t-shirts encouraged!! It's a total blast for families!

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have made a slight shift with our event that benefits you! We are excited to announce that we have merged our event with the awesome Crooked Loops Trail Run! You will be running and walking on wood chip trails through some of the most wonderfully decorated hardwoods in southeastern Michigan. Participants can now choose to run one of three possible trails or walk the 2.2 mile circuit. All three of these races will be timed. The top male and female finishers for each race and the top 3 in age groups will receive awards!

All races begin at 9:30.

• The 2.5 Mile Race makes a single circuit around Crooked Lake, with rolling hills. (Follow Loop 1 yellow arrows.)

• The challenging 5.5 Mile Race continues a second time around the lake and branches off onto Rock Ridge Trail. (Yellow Arrows on the first loop. The second loop follows the yellow arrows and then branches off following the green arrows.)

• The longest 8.5 Mile Race includes a third lap, continuing onto Spring Lake Trail. This one is not for the faint of heart! It includes Loop 1 and Loop 2 then adds Loop 3 following the blue arrows.)

 When 3 more of your friends or family register, you will receive $15 off your registration! Woohoo! What a deal!

• We also take the time to honor our local first responders who will be attending for all they do in our communities. Bring your kids so they can meet our LOCAL SUPERHEROES! The Michigan State Police and the Oakland County Sheriffs.

We are on a mission to provide educational material that will help keep children safe online and prevent child human trafficking.

• We will have a great after-party celebration and food. 
• Medals will be awarded to the first 100 finishers.

SPONSORS AND DONATIONS

• We love to build partnerships with local businesses. If you or someone you know would like to be a sponsors, please contact us at 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. We want to help businesses prosper within our communities by establishing community connections. We have a big vision. We believe we can create a wave that moves across our state as a Community United to protect children and families, while networking and promoting local businesses at the same time.

• Are you a business owner or do you know someone who owns a business that would be interested in supporting our efforts? We have a variety of sponsorship levels available. 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.
• We reach approximately 15,000 people on social media during our peaks season.
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. We'd love to connect with you, too!

REGISTER TODAY!

EDUCATE •  EMPOWER • IMPACT  

Will you answer a child's call for help?

 $35 regular rate  
 $15 regular rate for Children ages 6-12 from    Children 5 and under are FREE!

REFERRALS:  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 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 Tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5, and 12 for $10. We accept Venmo and Cash App donations at our events as well.
 
 
Please note that this event will be a blast 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 AND 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, Executive Assistant Director of the Criminal Cyber Response and Services Branch of the FBI in 2012. Imagine what would that statistic be in 2025.

WE CAN DO SO MUCH MORE TOGETHER THAN WE COULD EVER DO ALONE!

• Be a voice for the voiceless
• Raise funds to rescue the innocent

• Host educational 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 online protection of children on social media and gaming

• Provide literature on protecting your children from human trafficking and online predators will be available
• Provide practical tips to keep children safe including 911 safety, fire safety, bicycle safety, stranger danger & more from our local first responders

SOCIAL:                         
Please like, comment, and share on social media to help spread the word!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EverydayHeroesNeeded/
Facebook Event link: https://fb.me/e/3wy3D25dO
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayheroesneeded/

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

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