Responders First 5k & Family Fun Day

RESPONDERS FIRST 5K & 1-MILE FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK

Run for a Cause. Stay for the Fun. Support Those Who Serve.

Get your Halloween started early and join us for the inaugural Responders First 5K & 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk!

Event Details

• Date: 2026-10-31
• Location: 11210 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL
• First Race Starts: 8:00 AM
• Fun Activities Until: 2:00 PM

What to Expect

• Costume Contest: Halloween Costume Contest
• Entertainment: Music & Entertainment
• Food: Food Trucks
• Activities: Bounce Houses, Local Vendors

Community Involvement

• Vendors: We welcome local businesses and organizations to join us as vendors!
• Community Support: Dress up in costume and bring candy for the kids.
• Business Opportunity: Showcase your organization while supporting a great cause.
• Impact: This supports our community heroes and their families.

Sponsorship Opportunities

• Support Needed: We are looking for community sponsors for the event.
• Proceeds: Benefits the Responders First Wellness Program for Veterans and First Responders.
• Community Commitment: Sponsors show their support for those who serve.
• Engagement: Help us make a difference in the lives of our community members.

Participation Options

• Run: 5K Run
• Walk: 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
• Inclusive: Open to everyone, no competitive running required!
• Activities: Enjoy vendor visits, food trucks, and more.

Awards

• Top Finishers: Awards for Top 3 Overall Male and Female.
• Age Groups: Awards for selected age groups from 9 & Under to 70+
• Recognition: Beautiful custom race awards.
• Categories: Awards based on finish times and age groups.

Advance Packet Pickup

• Details: Advance packet pickup will be available before race day.
• Location: To Be Announced
• Time: To Be Announced
• Convenience: Pick up your race materials early!

Join Us!

Whether you RUN, WALK, VOLUNTEER, BECOME A VENDOR, SPONSOR THE EVENT, OR SIMPLY COME OUT WITH YOUR FAMILY, your participation helps us support the people who have dedicated themselves to serving others.

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Wear your costumes. Come hungry. Bring the kids to trick-or-treat. And help us make our first annual event one to remember!

Support Our Heroes

• Veterans: SUPPORT OUR VETERANS.
• First Responders: SUPPORT OUR FIRST RESPONDERS.
• Mental Health: SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS.
• Community: SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY.

Race Registration

Join us for the inaugural Responders First 5K & 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk! For more information and to register, visit our official race page.