Everyday Heroes Needed! Race 2 Rescue: 5K Color Run & Walk

Everyday Heroes Needed! Race 2 Rescue 5K Color Run & Walk

Where: Stony Creek Metropark EASTWOOD BEACH, Shelby Twp., MI

When: June 21, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

CHECK-IN, PACKET PICK-UP AND DAY OF REGISTRATIONS BEGIN AT 8:00 a.m on the day of the event.

 
RESCUE • RESTORE • EDUCATE  • PROTECT • PREVENT   

• Hey there! As runs go, this is the undisputed daddy of fun! It's a total blast in fact...A  COLOR BLAST! Come on out, and make some joy-filled memories that will last forever with your family and friends! Get 3 more participants to register and you will receive $15 off your registration! Woohoo! What a deal!

• Participants can run, walk, 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 Color Run. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome too! You can choose to pass through blasts of color or side step it if your prefer. You and your family will help protect the purity and innocence of ALL children by helping us raise awareness about child safety. 

• You can 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! So, you can also join us in helping to educate educate families on how to keep children safe by sharing the information we provide.

We know that we can do so much more together than we could ever do alone. EVERYDAY HEROES like you are NEEDED! When you participate in our 9th annual Everyday Heroes Needed! Race 2 Rescue 5K Color Run & Walk, you will be a voice for the voiceless. 

• We love to build partnerships with local businesses. Check out the sponsor tables at this event too! 
• If your business would like to partner with us, please contact us for more information at: rescuechallenge911@gmail.com We'd love to connect with you too!

• Divergence will be spinning the latest tunes at this high energy event.

• The Michigan State Police and the Macomb County Sheriffs partner with us to provide information and tips about how to keep children safe.

• Our Raffle will include tons of fun prizes for kids and adults alike.

• We also provide educational material about how to keep children safe.

• Donut Eating Contest-the Winner receives a $25 gift card!

• We have a great after-party celebration and food.

• Everyone will have a blast as we end the event with a with a GIANT COLOR BLAST!

• The overall top male and female finishers will win a gift card worth $50.00!

• Medals will be awarded to the first 100 finishers.

This event is considered a road race and walking and racing take place on paved surfaces at beautiful Stony Creek Metropark. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to join us. 

So much has changed in our world in the last few years. But the trafficking of children hasn't stopped, but has spiked during this unprecedented time in our history. Vulnerable children still need our help! We are committed to continuing our efforts to make an impact. We advocate for the protection of all children.

RESCUE • RESTORE • EDUCATE •  PROTECT • PREVENT. Will you answer a child's call for help? 

Sign up Now for the 5K Color Run & 1 Mile Walk at Stony Creek Metropark 

$35 Early Bird Rate through April 1, 2025  |  $40 regular rate from April 2, 2025 forward 

$10 Early Bird Rate for Children ages 6-12 through April 1, 2025  |  $15 regular rate for Children ages 6-12 from

April 2, 2025 forward  |  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!

Please note that this event will be a blast run rain or shine!  In the event of inclement weather that includes thunder and lightning, we will delay the start of the event for one hour.

About our cause & how YOU can help: 

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.

 Everyday Heroes Race 2 Rescue Mission:

• Be a voice for the voiceless
• Rescue the innocent
• Build and staff safe houses
• Provide medical and psychological care
• Host awareness events
• Communicate through media ways to combat crimes against children
• Educate and empower teachers, parents and communities regarding ways to protect children
• Educate parents and the community about the dangers of social media, gaming, and peer pressure
• Provide educational material with practical tips to keep children safe

** Once again this year, members of the Macomb County Sheriff's Department and the Michigan State Police will be joining us to help raise awareness so that you and your kids know how to stay aware and safe. Literature on protecting your children from human trafficking and online predators will be available.**

All proceeds are donated to Dayspring Ministries International, a non-profit 501c3 organization.

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. 

Ticket are $1 each, 6 for $5, and 12 for $10. Purchase your tickets and select which items you are interested in winning! To make it easy for everyone, we accept Venmo and Cash App donations at our events.

Event Link for Sharing    

Save and share this link to help friends, family, businesses easily find our event:  https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/ShelbyTownship/everydayheroesrace2rescue5K

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

Donations and Sponsorship 

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. 

Are you a business owner or do you know someone who owns a business that would be interested in supporting our efforts?  If so, please contact rescuechallenge911@gmail.com 

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 want to help businesses prosper within our communities. We have a big vision. We believe we can create a tsunami that moves across our state and nation as Community United to protect children, while networking and promoting local businesses at the same time. 

We have a variety of sponsorship levels available. Please contact us for more information. Together we can bring about change and help keep children safe! 

Contact  Information                         

rescuechallenge911@gmail.com 
810-459-0594

You're Invited!                 

You have the power to make a difference in your community and beyond. 
Get out and get moving - we would love for you to be a part of what we do! 
Invite your family and friends!

Are you up for some family fun? Be a game changer and impact maker! We need you!  

Let's create a wave of momentum to protect the purity and innocence of our children! 

Make an impact. Change a life.

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