Sound the Alarm 5k

Information

Sound the Alarm 5K race/walk is a gentle out and back course on Madison Pike through historical portion of Independence, KY. Elevations changes along the course are less than 45’. Opening ceremonies begin at 8:10 a, the run/walk race starts at 8:30am.

Packet Pick Up

• Location: Independence Fire District, Company 1, 1980 Delaware Crossing, Independence, KY
• Date: Friday, September 26th, 10 – 7pm
• Race Day: Packet pick up at race site from 7:15am-8:00am
• Note: There is no race day sign up. Shirts and bibs can be picked up that morning for those unable to pick them up on Friday at Independence Fire District.

Age Groups

Male and Female AND runners/walkers:

• Age Ranges: Under 15 / 16-20 / 21-25 / 26-30 / 31-35 / 36-39 / 40-45 / 45-49 / 50-54 / 55-60 / 61-64 / 65 and older

T-shirts

There is no race day sign up. Shirts and bibs can be picked up that morning for those not able to pick them up on Friday at Independence Fire District.

Mission

The mission of the Sound the Alarm 5K Run/Walk is to provide awareness and financial support to the men and women of the first responder community. This year’s race will help by raising funds to help provide financial support to the families of Firefighters, Police Officers, and Emergency Medical Staff providers who are killed in the line of duty.

• Partnership: Independence Professional Firefighters Union Local 3945 in partnership with Hickory Grove Baptist Church.
• Beneficiary: Supporting Heroes, an organization aiding families of fallen first responders.
• Support Provided: Emergency funds and ongoing financial support to survivors.
• Memorial Team: Specially trained team to assist families and community leaders.

Race Details

All participants will start at 8:30, no corrals, faster pace runners start towards the front, walkers line up in the back.

• Virtual Race: Participants will receive shirt/medal by mail following the live race day. A digital race bib will be available to download and print.
• Completion Time: All participants have 90 minutes to complete the course. After that time frame, everyone will be asked to move to the sidewalk to finish the race.
• Staggered Start: If numbers of participants deem, a staggered start will be conducted based on experience and running/walking ability.
• Swag Bags: Included with race registration. There is no race day sign up.

More Information

For more information, visit the race page: Sound the Alarm 5K.