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Saturday, September 5th, 2026
540 Duck Key Dr, Duck Key FL
5K
About this race
Event Overview
Hawks Cay Resort kicks off its 18th Annual Heroes Salute Weekend with the Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk.
This special Florida Keys tradition honors active-duty military, veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS personnel. Show your support as you run through the island of Duck Key dressed in your patriotic, military, or first responder gear.
Registration is limited to just 200 participants, so sign up today to reserve your spot!
Schedule
- Friday, July 3 | Packet Pickup: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Pick up your race bib, timing chip, and T-shirt on the Marina Event Lawn, then stay and enjoy First Friday on the Promenade.
- Saturday, July 4 | Race Day: 6:00 AM – 6:55 AM Onsite Registration & Packet Pickup. 6:55 AM National Anthem. 7:00 AM Race Starts.
Registration Includes
- Race Bib: Your race identification for the event.
- Timing Chip: For accurate race timing.
- Official Race T-shirt: Please note: T-shirt sizes are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed.
Categories
Women | 17 and under, 18-49, 50+
Men | 17 and under, 18-49, 50+
Medals and Prizes awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each category.
Event Details
Date: 2026-09-05
Location: 540 Duck Key Dr, Duck Key, FL
More Information: Race Registration
Course map
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