5K For Foster Kids Run/Walk 2026 — Sterling Heights, MI

Date
May 16, 2026
Location
Sterling Heights, MI
Venue
Sterling Heights High School
Start Time
10:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $35.00
Events
5K RUN/WALK, SUPPORTER
Includes
T-Shirt
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The 5K For Foster Kids Run/Walk takes place on May 16, 2026, at Sterling Heights High School in Sterling Heights, Michigan, with an early 10:00 AM start time that gives out-of-town runners room to arrive the morning of the race. The event offers a 1-mile distance and entry fees range from $25 to $35. As a smaller running event benefiting foster kids in the community, this race works well for athletes looking for a low-key local race or those using it as a warm-up effort during a training block. The morning timing and straightforward format make logistics simple for those traveling just a short distance to compete.

From the Race Organizer
The Philip S. Killoran Chapter of the National Honor Society at Sterling Heights High School is partnering with Friends of Foster Kids (FoFK) to host a 5K Race Walk /Run. Our vision is to build community through an outdoor event emphasizing fitness and fun while creating awareness and raising funds for foster kids. It is a fun event boasting a door prize drawing, a live DJ, a food truck, yard games, a spring craft, face painting, and a surprise celebrity announcer. Come meet Friends of Foster Kids, Impact One, and the Macomb DHHS workers. Learn more about foster kids in our area and programs to support them as well as families that host them. Race Day will be held at Sterling Heights High School located at 12901 15 Mile Rd. Sterling Heights, MI. 48312. Registration/ Check-in begins at 8 AM Race/ Walk times begin at 10 AM The 5K Walk/ Run is geared toward the inclusion of families of all age ranges, abilities, and numbers. The course will be an out & back. Strollers welcome, no pets, pl

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 5K For Foster Kids Run/Walk 2026 — Sterling Heights, MI?

5K For Foster Kids Run/Walk 2026 — Sterling Heights, MI takes place on May 16, 2026. The race is held in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Where is 5K For Foster Kids Run/Walk 2026 — Sterling Heights, MI held?

5K For Foster Kids Run/Walk 2026 — Sterling Heights, MI is held at Sterling Heights High School in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

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