Run To Set Them Free 5K | 10K Run and Walk
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- 5K RUN/WALK · 10K RUN · Kids Fun Run & more
From the Organizer
Every 40 seconds, someone becomes the victim of modern-day slavery.
There are more slaves in the world today than at any other point in history with an estimated 40 million in bondage across the globe. Men, women, and children are being exploited for manual and sexual labor against their will. Sex and labor trafficking have occurred throughout the Detroit metro area and continue today. With no safe haven, identity or money, they lack the hope that their circumstances will ever change. Will you fight for freedom with us and help change a life?
HOPE Against Trafficking is proud to announce our annual RUN TO SET THEM FREE 5K/ 10K Run and Kids Fun Run, Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Riverbends Park in Shelby Township, MI.
The proceeds from the Run to Set Them Free 5K/10K will go towards supporting survivors free from Human Trafficking. We can’t do this alone! We hope you will join us in our mission to empower survivors of Human Trafficking by participating in our RUN TO SET THEM FREE 5K/10K & Kids Fun Run or by becoming a precious race sponsor.
Race Day Schedule
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8:15am - Registration Open
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8:50am - Special Keynote
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9:15 am - 10K Start
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9:30 - 5K Start
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10:30 - Kids Fun Run Start
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- Race
- Run To Set Them Free 5K | 10K Run and Walk
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run To Set Them Free 5K | 10K Run and Walk?
- Run To Set Them Free 5K | 10K Run and Walk is a running race held in Shelby Township, Michigan on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Run To Set Them Free 5K | 10K Run and Walk?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Shelby Township, Michigan at 5700 22 Mile Rd, Shelby Township, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run To Set Them Free 5K | 10K Run and Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run To Set Them Free 5K | 10K Run and Walk
Sep 19, 2026