The Eaton County Sheriff’s Office is hosting the third annual Five O 5K Run/Walk Sunday, May 7, at Sharp Park in Delta Township. Lansing. The race starts at 10 a.m. The event promises to be a fun-filled event for the entire family.  In addition to the 5K Run/Walk, there will be an obstacle course for kids of all ages, a large display of emergency vehicles and refreshments. 

First, second and third place medals will be awarded in each age group. In past years, proceeds from the event have paid for memorial plaques at the gravesites of three fallen deputies; Rice, Foster and Platt. Proceeds have also helped many other projects: helping to fund ten honor guard uniforms, helping the Law Enforcement Unity Tour, contributing to the Michigan Law Enforcement Memorial, and other law enforcement related events. 

The event’s purpose is to raise funds to again help any law enforcement related projects including continuing support of the Law Enforcement Unity Tour and helping fund more honor guard equipment. The honor guard performs at many functions including law enforcement related funerals. Giving donations to area events or memorials that honor fallen officers will also continue.

Noteworthy sponsors include Cops & Donuts, Quality Dairy, Canteen Services, Hedlund Plumbing, Dart Bank, MSU Federal Credit Union, and Commissioners Jane Whitacre and Howard Spence.

The sheriff’s office representative said they are grateful to their sponsors and the outpouring of community support for the annual event.

To participate in the family-oriented event, visit the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office facebook page or email Jerri Nesbitt at Jnesbitt@eatoncounty.org for a registration form.  Quetions? Contact Nesbitt at 517-543-5019.