Save Our First Responders 5K Sponsored By Shatterproof FHE Health

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Lace up for our heroes at the inaugural Save Our First Responders 5K, proudly sponsored by Shatterproof FHE Health!

• Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
• Time: 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• Location: Key West’s Truman Waterfront Park
• Purpose: Raising awareness for first responders' mental health challenges

🏆 Super Eight Challenge

The day's competitive focus is the "Super Eight" challenge, where eight separate teams compete for trophies and medals, honoring the service of:

• 911 Dispatchers
• Correctional Officers
• Law Enforcement Officers
• Firefighters

🏅 Trophies and Awards

Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay will award the winning members of the top 3 first responder teams with trophies and gold, silver and bronze medals.

• Officer Alioht Valdes Marrero Trophy: Given to the winning team of the "Super Eight" competition.
• Dedicated Presentation: Presented by Key West City Commissioner Donald 'Donie' Lee.
• In Honor Of: Officer Alioht Valdes-Marrero, a beloved officer who served his community.
• Purpose: Raising awareness for first responders' mental health challenges.

🗓️ Event Details

• Opening Ceremony: Features Bishop Jonathan Carey praying for the wellbeing of all first responders.
• Registration: Open to all ages: parents should accompany young children.
• Packet Pickup: Pre-registration on January 9, 2026, from 5 PM - 7 PM at Fit2Run.
• Race Day Registration: Available from 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM at Truman Waterfront.

🎖️ Supporting Our Heroes

Participants are encouraged to cheer on the Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride, which takes place on January 9th and 10th.

• Donation: $5 will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project for each adult 5K registration.
• Community Ride: Join after the 5K and closing ceremonies.
• Link for Registration: Register Here

🍽️ Post-Race Activities

• Refreshments: Available after the race.
• Raffles: Exciting raffles will take place after the race.
• T-shirts: The first 100 entrants will receive a free t-shirt.
• Medals: Awards for top winners and finisher medals for all participants.

💖 Sponsorship and Support

Save Our First Responders is a program of The Florida Correctional Officers Association, Inc., a 501(C)(3) public charity. Donations are tax-deductible. For more information please visit: Florida Correctional Officers Association

The event is proudly sponsored by Shatterproof FHE Health and numerous local businesses.

🙏 Join Us

Join in celebrating and supporting these frontline heroes!

Thank you and may God bless and protect us all!