Events
Place
809 Center Street
Lansing, MI US 48906
Description
Packet & Bib Pickup Dates
We're excited that you will be joining us in raising awareness and funds to Stomp Owt Human Trafficking in our community!
Packet Pickup • September 27th and September 28, 2018
Location: DRM 809 Center Street, Lansing MI 48906
Time: September 27th from 9AM – 7PM, and September 28th 9AM – 7PM
Welcome
Thank you for participating in The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. First Annual 5K along Lansing’s beautiful RiverFront Trail . Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded in 1911 on the campus of Howard University; a historically black college. We participate in Social Action activities that will uplift our communities and Heath Initiatives by facilitating, participating and coordinating activities that promote good health practices. Our contributions to our community include programming in the following areas: health initiatives, social action, scholarships to high school students desiring secondary education and college endowment funds. Sigma Upsilon Charities is a 501(c)(3) Organization. This year we chose to partner with The Capital Area Anti-trafficking Alliance (CAATA), a 501(c)(3) organization. CAATA’s mission is to identify victims of human trafficking, provide trauma informed services to victims of human trafficking, and provide community education/prevention activities in the greater Lansing area.
Come and enjoy the beautiful trees and scenic views lining the therapeutic waters of our Grand River while supporting a great cause.
Awards
Kids Fun Run (5 and under) - each participant receives a special prize
Kids Race (6-12) Each Participant will receive a special prize
5K Adult Awards: Awards to the overall male and female winners and the top three in each age division. Men’s and women’s 5K age divisions:13-14 ;15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60–64; 65-69; 70-74, and 75+.
Proceeds
Proceeds from this event will benefit The Capital Area Anti-trafficking Alliance (CAATA) and their efforts in identifying victims of human trafficking, providing trauma informed services to victims of human trafficking, and providing community education/prevention activities in the greater Lansing area.
Knowledge is Power
To learn more about The Capital Area Anti-trafficking Alliance (CAATA):
https://www.caatamichigan.org/what-we-do/
To learn more about Human Trafficking:
https://mhttf.org/what-is-human-trafficking/
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Governor's Council Endorsement & Michigan Fitness Foundation Challenge
This race is endorsed by The Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and part of the 2018 Michigan Fitness Foundation Challenge. The challenge encourages Michiganders to engage with events that promote physical activity, health and wellness. You will receive a FIT point for every endorsed event you participate in or volunteer for from January 1, 2018 until December 31st, 2018. Points earn cool swag and a chance to win a trip to the Grand Hotel at Mackinac! To sign up and learn more click HERE. There is no cost to this challenge.
Donate and Receive a Free Entry
If you would like to support our cause and get a free entry to the race donate $50. When you register for the race your entry will be free! Simply Sign Up and follow the steps to register and on the donation screen enter $50. ($25 discount applied during checkout. Valid until July 28, 2018) Donate $35 and you'll receive a $5 discount off your 5k race entry fee.
Printable Company Sponsorship Form
Please consider a sponsorship level. Event sponsorships are essential for the success of Sigma Upsilon Charities events and our efforts to support other nonprofit organizations in our community that are focused on making a difference. Sigma Upsilon Charities is a 501(c)(3) Organization and there are several opportunities for your business to sponsor this and future events. Complete the attached forms.
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
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Race Participant Survey
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