The ScoutStrong Virtual 5k is an exciting event where runners, walkers, Scouts, and volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in a virtual 5k run or walk to encourage being physically strong! We invite you to run or walk in your community or anywhere you would like to explore a course of similar length. You can complete the 5k or 1-mile route any time beginning September 1 and ending October 16. Once you complete your challenge, upload your completion and time (optional) and the city/park/camp location you explored to Facebook with the hashtag #ScoutStrong and tag the Michigan Crossroads Council. 

All participants who register by October 1 will receive an AUTHENTIC race bib and ScoutStrong Virtual 5k patch prior to the challenge. In addition, adult participants will be given the option to crowdfund via text, email, and social media towards a small suggested goal of $120 (or a goal of their choosing) among their friends, family, and colleagues. Those that attain their peer-based crowdfunding goal, hosted securely with our partner at MobileCause, will also receive a really cool race medal for themselves and any of their participating children. (you can sign up as a crowdfunding fundraiser for this event for free by texting SCOUTSTRONG to 71777 or click the link below).
https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/ScoutStrong/

This year we have an additional opportunity to support scouting by participating in the Detroit Free Press Marathon weekend. Whether you are doing a quick run or a half or full marathon all you need to do is select the Boy Scouts of America as a charity to support during your registration.

Follow the links below to participate in the Detroit Free Press Marathon weekend as either a runner or volunteer.
                         *Run (5k, half-marathon, marathon)                     https://bit.ly/detroit22
                         *Volunteer (16+ or with an adult if younger)           https://bit.ly/detroitVOL