RUN, WALK, SKIP, OR DANCE TO THE BE THE DIFFERENCE 5K

We are so excited to announce that we are partnering with Eastern Michigan University to bring you the NEW and IMPROVED BE the Difference 5K! Coming your way on October 1st at the EMU Factory, this year’s race is BIGGER and BETTER than ever! 

WHAT’S NEW

There are lots of new and exciting changes and additions to our 2022 race, including: 

• Multiple ways to register, including
  • Single Runner
  • Team 
  • Peer to Peer fundraising, enabling you to raise the money for your entry fee
  • Registration includes a chance to win a fowling party for your team at Fowling Warehouse! 
• An EPIC start and end to the race, with both the kick off and finish lines located in Rynearson Stadium
• Totally green, reusable SWAG BAGS
• An opportunity to buy a ticket to join BBBS at the EMU homecoming game to help us celebrate this new partnership of DIFFERENCE MAKERS
• Sweet gear for sale at the BE 5k event shop

OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Interested in getting involved without participating in the race? We have options for that, too! If you are an individual and would like to support the Big Brothers Big Sisters/EMU BE collaborative race, please donate here. 

If you are a business and would like to be an event sponsor, we have several sponsorship levels available, including:
 

• $125-Little Sponsor 

Benefits Include
Recognition on the 5k we bsite, Facebook event, and in the BBBS newsletter.
Promotional Items in the race packet and in the VIP End Zone Party during the Homecoming Game.

• $250-Big Sponsor

Benefits Include
Second-tier logo placement on all print marketing pieces, including the t-shirts.
Recognition on the 5k website, Facebook event, and in the BBBS newsletter
Promotional Items in the race packet and in the VIP End Zone Party during the Homecoming Game.

• $500-Presenting Sponsor

Benefits Include
A start/finish line booth at the 5k event on Oct 1st.
Top-tier logo placement on all print marketing pieces, including the t-shirts.
Recognition on the 5k website, Facebook event, and in the BBBS newsletter
Public thanks from the starting line.
Promotional Items in the race packet and in the VIP End Zone Party during the Homecoming Game.

No matter how you want to get involved in this year’s 5k,, don’t delay! Register or donate TODAY! We can’t wait to see you at Rynearson Stadium on October 1st at 7:30am!