Kindred Fire Hero 5K & Kids Run
About this race
🚒 Kindred Fire Department 5K & Run with a Firefighter Kids Run ❤️🏃
Kick off Kindred Days 2026 with a run, walk, and celebration of our hometown heroes! Join the Kindred Fire Department for this annual community tradition, with proceeds directly supporting the Kindred Fire Department and the dedicated volunteers who help keep our community safe.
✨ New for 2026! The event moves to Kindred Elementary School, with both the start and finish taking place on the brand-new Kindred Blue Track! Experience an exciting finish as you make your final lap around the track before crossing the finish line to cheering spectators.
Whether you're chasing a personal best, enjoying a walk with family and friends, or running in honor of a hero in your life, this event is the perfect way to kick off an unforgettable Kindred Days weekend.
🚒 Run with a Firefighter Kids Run
Calling all future heroes! Kids ages 0–12 are invited to lace up their sneakers and join local firefighters for this fun-filled half-mile adventure.
Whether they crawl, walk, jog, or sprint, every participant will enjoy:
🏅 A finisher medal
🚒 Fire truck photo opportunities
✋ Firefighter high-fives at the finish
❤️ An unforgettable experience alongside Kindred's hometown heroes
Whether your child dreams of becoming a firefighter or simply loves to run, this event is guaranteed to light up their day...and maybe even spark the next generation of hometown heroes!
Pick your distance
Running
Run with a Firefighter Kids 1/2 Mile Run
This is only a Half (1/2) Mile for kids ages 0-12.
Kindred Fire Hero 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Kindred, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:17 AM and sets at 8:49 PM local time (CDT) in Kindred on August 8, 2026 — 14h 31m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Kindred event
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