On Saturday, May 24 runners and walkers participating in the Grand Prix Shakedown 5K Run and Family Fun Walk can take a spin around the 2.3 mile Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix race track. The Grand Prix cars can do it in about a minute. A fast runner can do it in about 16 minutes and you get to see some terrific scenery.
The run and fun walk is not just about enjoying the scenery, checking out the race track or getting the fastest time. It is about helping the community. That’s the reason Strategic Staffing Solutions (S³), the Downtown Runners and Walkers, the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix and Penske Corp. host the annual race.
Those participating in the event are also part of the ongoing efforts to improve safety and security in Detroit. All proceeds from the race go to the Downtown Detroit Partnership’s Safety and Security Program, a private/public strategy and implementation plan that provides a sustainable, safe environment.
The Shakedown 5K Run and Family Fun Walk, now in its 21st year, has always been a community/charity event. Contributions from corporate sponsors and run fees have helped the Shakedown raise nearly $500,000 for charities and community efforts since it began.
“Safety in Detroit, above all else, is essential to our city’s continued transformation,” said Cindy Pasky, founder, president and CEO of Strategic Staffing Solutions. “S³, like other Downtown businesses, is committed to making our Downtown and our neighborhoods safe and secure. The dollars raised by the Shakedown will help the Downtown Detroit Partnership provide residents, employees and visitors with that safe environment. Our goal is make all of Detroit clean, safe, and inviting.”
The Grand Prix Shakedown 5K Run and Family Fun Walk is Saturday, May 24. The walk starts at 8:30 a.m. The run starts at 9:00 a.m. What a way to begin Memorial Day weekend. You can register and get more information as well as ongoing updates by clicking here. The cost is $25.
