Grace Centers of Hope, a leading nonprofit that provides comprehensive life skills programs to help men, women and children address complex issues such as homelessness, addiction and abuse, will host its annual “Pave the Way Run” event on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. The event will take place at Stony Creek Metropark, located at 4300 Main Park Drive, Shelby Township, MI 48316.

The Pave the Way Run honors and supports the many families Grace Centers of Hope serves each day. Participants can choose from the Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K, with all races winding through the scenic Stony Creek Metropark.

Day-of registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. The Half Marathon will begin at 7:30 a.m., the 10K at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K at 8:45 a.m. Registration includes an event T-shirt, bib, finisher medal, and on-course refreshments. All ages are welcome.

Participants are encouraged to join the Peer-to-Peer Fundraising campaign to support Grace Centers of Hope. The individual who raises the most over $3,500 by September 4 at 4 p.m. will win the Heart of Hawaii Getaway for Two! On race day, fill out an IMPACT Card for a chance to win raffle prizes and learn more about Grace Centers of Hope’s programs.

The “Pave the Way Run” is proudly presented by 2025 sponsors: Consumers Energy, Pepsi, Valerie Johnson Foundation, Seiber Keast Lehner, Sharing God's Grace Foundation, Benson’s Building Supply, Mariner Foundation, Oakland Orthopedic Partners, DH Digital, Spring Arbor Group, RCO Engineering, Rochester Christian Church and Flagstar.

To become a sponsor, contact Special Events Coordinator Christine Johnson at 248-334-2187 ext. 1131 or cjohnson@gracecentersofhope.org.

For information regarding the program, event, registration, and general questions, please email specialevents@gracecentersofhope.org.

To register, visit https://gracecentersofhope.org/pave-the-way-run/.