Sat, Sep 12, 2026

Turning Point's Tara's 5K Run & Walk

Sterling Heights, MI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Jul 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Turning Point's Tara's 5K Run & Walk

The course runs through Freedom Hill County Park, a green, open setting that suits any pace. The race opens domestic violence awareness month and is organized by Turning Point, which provides free, confidential services to people who have experienced abuse or trafficking in the area. That context is present throughout the morning, not just in name.

Activities are centered under a large covered pavilion, which helps if the weather is uncertain. Parking is free in the adjacent lots. After the course, there are hot dogs, chips, and drinks on site. Age group awards follow shortly after the finish.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2025 results

268finishers

19:05winner

53:44median

1:11:22cutoff

Top 3: Michael Lucarelli (19:05) · Matt Kaplan (20:49) · Renee Byron (20:59)

The Turning Point's Tara's 5K Run & Walk has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K9/12/2026 10:30$30

Virtual Tara's 5K Run & Walk9/12/2026 10:00$30

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Common Questions About the Turning Point's Tara's 5K Run & Walk

Will I finish last at the Turning Point's Tara's 5K Run & Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 53:44, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:11:22, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Turning Point's Tara's 5K Run & Walk a good first 5K?

A field of 268 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Turning Point's Tara's 5K Run & Walk?

The 5K winner ran 19:05 while the median finisher took 53:44. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.