Turning Point's Tara's 5K Run & Walk
About this race
You're invited to participate in Turning Point's signature event kicking off domestic violence awareness month, which is observed in October. This event is Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Freedom Hill County Park located at 14900 Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights, MI, 48312.
$30.00 Early Registration Now - July 31 $35.00 August 1 - Sept 11 $40.00 Event Day RegistrationAbout Tara: Turning Point and Tara's sister formed a partnership to honor her memory after Tara was tragically murdered in Macomb County by her husband in 2007. Sharing Tara's life story through this partnership increases awareness about the prevalence and dangers of domestic violence and helps prevent other families from experiencing a similar tragedy.
About Turning Point: In 2025, we proudly celebrate our 45th anniversary of empowering survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking. What began as a small group of women sheltering two families in a church basement has grown into an agency serving 27,000 survivors and community members annually.
Turning Point Mission: Turning Point empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking through comprehensive services and resources while advocating for community action to end oppression and violence.
Event Day Information 9:00 am: Registration & Packet Pick-up 10:00 am: Opening Comments 10:30 am: 5K Begins 11:30 am: Awards for Age Groups Following the 5K, complimentary hot dogs, chips, and beverages are provided.Event activities are located under the large covered pavilion. Free parking is available in lots adjacent to the pavilion.
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Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Sterling Heights, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 7:47 PM local time (EDT) in Sterling Heights on September 12, 2026 — 12h 38m of daylight.
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2026 results — Turning Point's Tara's 5K Run & Walk
5K Run & Walk · 180 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renee Byron | 22:16 | 7:10 /mi |
| 2 | David Melanshek | 22:31 | 7:15 /mi |
| 3 | Devin Mistry | 24:04 | 7:45 /mi |
| 4 | Araellias Johnson | 24:13 | 7:48 /mi |
| 5 | Mason Solecki | 24:14 | 7:48 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 10 Sterling Heights events
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