2nd Annual Save Our First Responders 5K
About this race
ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO!!!
THE 2ND ANNUAL SAVE OUR FIRST RESPONDERS 5K
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: https://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.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES.
THE "SUPER EIGHT" CHALLENGE:
Eight separate teams compete, honoring the service of: 911 Dispatchers; Correctional Officers; Correctional Probation Officers; Crime Scene Investigators; EMTs, Paramedics & Nurses; Firefighters; Law Enforcement Officers; and the USA Armed Forces.
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 by Key West City Commissioner Donald 'Donie' Lee to the winning "Super Eight" team.
TEAM AWARDS: Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay will award trophies and medals (gold, silver, bronze) to the top 3 first responder teams.
INDIVIDUAL MEDALS: Awarded to top overall and age-group winners (Male/Female).
YOUTH VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION: Major Tim Age will recognize the heart of our mission—our youth volunteers from the Florida Keys Sea Cadets with signed certificates of achievement and hero medals.
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 by Bishop Jonathan Carey, praying for the protection and wellbeing of all first responders and their families.
Guest Speaker: We are honored to welcome back Command Sergeant Major Tonya Oxendine (Wounded Warrior Project) to share her message of resilience.
After the Race: Refreshments and a raffle. Participants are encouraged to join the Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride community ride in Key West following our closing ceremonies.
PERKS & SUPPORT
T-SHIRTS & GEAR: The first 200 entrants will receive a free t-shirt and a customized souvenir drawstring backpack.
CHARITY SUPPORT: Save Our First Responders is a program of The Florida Correctional Officers Association, Inc., a 501(C)(3) public charity. Your support directly funds mental health resources.
Join us in celebrating and supporting these frontline heroes! Thank you and may God bless and protect us all!
Race Contact: saveourfirstresponders@gmail.com
Join fellow runners on January 10, 2026 for the 2nd Annual Save Our First Responders 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Key West.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run or Run/Walk (First Responders & U.S. Armed Forces Only)
This discount price is for active, former and retired first responders and members of the U.S. armed forces only.
5K Run or Run/Walk (Civilians)
Run or Run\Walk
Kids 5K Run or Run\Walk
Kids ages 5-13 Run or Run/Walk 5K which equals 3.1 miles or 3 laps around the Truman Annex.
5K Virtual Option
Run or Run\Walk to show your support for first responders and the USA Armed Forces from anywhere in the world.
Walking
5K Walk Only (First Responders & U.S. Armed Forces Only)
This discount price is for active, former and retired first responders and members of the U.S. armed forces only. If you sign up to "Walk Only" you cannot run at anytime during the race.
5K Walk Only (Civilians)
If you sign up to "Walk Only" you cannot run at anytime during the race.
Kids 5K Walk Only
If you sign up for "Walk Only" you cannot run at all during the race.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Key West in 2026, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Key West
2nd Annual Save Our First Responders 5K takes place in Key West, Florida, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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