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Saturday, January 9th, 2027
Truman Waterfront Park near the Coast Guard Cutter Ingham, Key West FL
5K
69–74°F · low rain risk
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About this race
🏃♂️ Race Overview
ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO!!!
THE 2ND ANNUAL SAVE OUR FIRST RESPONDERS 5K Proudly Sponsored by Shatterproof FHE Health
Lace up for our heroes! Join us as we continue our mission during Monroe County’s annual First Responders Week. This event is a prayerful dedication to raising vital awareness and support for the mental health challenges and job-related trauma faced by those who run toward danger to keep us safe.
📅 Event Details
- DATE: Saturday, January 9, 2027
- TIME: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- LOCATION: Truman Waterfront Park (Near the Coast Guard Cutter Ingham), Key West, FL 33040
- WEBSITE & REGISTRATION: saveourfirstresponders.org
🏞️ The Course & Competition
- SCENIC RUN/WALK: Participants will complete three scenic laps around the park, offering views of the historic Coast Guard Cutter Ingham.
- OPEN TO ALL: THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES.
- THE "SUPER EIGHT" CHALLENGE: Eight separate teams compete, honoring the service of various first responders.
- SPECIAL PARTICIPANTS: We are blessed to welcome back MCSO Bureau of Corrections Major Tim Age, Captain Crane, Lieutenant Rice, and FWC Lieutenant Jeremy Munkelt to the starting line!
🏆 Awards & Recognition
- FINISHER MEDALS: All participants who complete the 5K will receive a commemorative finisher medal.
- OFFICER ALIOHT VALDES MARRERO PERPETUAL TROPHY: Presented to the winning "Super Eight" team.
- TEAM AWARDS: Trophies and medals will be awarded to the top 3 first responder teams.
- INDIVIDUAL MEDALS: Awarded to top overall and age-group winners (Male/Female).
📅 Schedule & Logistics
- PACKET PICKUP:
- Friday, January 8th (5 PM - 7 PM): Fit2Run "The Runner’s Superstore" at 211 Duval Street.
- Race Day, January 9th (6:45 AM - 7:45 AM): Truman Waterfront.
- RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
- Opening Ceremony: Featuring a special invocation for the protection and wellbeing of all first responders and their families.
- Guest Speaker: Command Sergeant Major Tonya Oxendine (Wounded Warrior Project) will share her message of resilience.
🌟 Perks & Support
- T-SHIRTS & GEAR: The first 200 entrants will receive a free t-shirt and a customized souvenir drawstring backpack.
- CHARITY SUPPORT: Your support directly funds mental health resources.
- THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: We are deeply grateful for the continued support of various sponsors.
- Value-In-Kind Donations: A&B Marina, FishMonster MAX, and others.
🤝 Contact Us
Email: [email protected]
📍 Join Us
Join us in celebrating and supporting these frontline heroes! Thank you and may God bless and protect us all!
For more information, visit the race page: Save Our First Responders 5K.
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