Don't Miss Out This Year! Our Inaugural Run in 2025 Sold Out! Register Now to Secure Your Entry!
Packet Pickup at Pompano Beach Ocean Rescue Headquarters
Friday November 27th from 3:00 pm thru 7:00 pm
50 North Pompano Beach Blvd, Pompano Beach, Fl 33308
Packet Pickup at Runners Depot - Coral Springs
Tuesday November 25th from 3:00 pm thru 7:00 pm
2806 N University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065
or Race Morning at The Registration Tent
Great News! After Party and Awards at The Lucky Fish
All runners 21 and over, with ID, will recieve
complimentary Blueberry Lemonades or Margaritas
Pre-Race and Post Race Yoga on the Beach!!!
Start your race morning centered and energized! Yoga Now will be hosting a 20-minute pre-race yoga session, and Mindfull Soul Movement will be hosting post race yoga sessions for all Heroes Run participants.
Time: Before and after the Heroes Run
Location: On the beach behind Lucky Fish Restaurant
Open to: All runners, walkers, volunteers, and spectators!
Cost: Completely FREE
HEROES RUN 2026. Built From Your Feedback. Stronger Than Ever.
Last year, you showed up in a big way. You ran. You volunteered. You supported our first responders. And you gave us honest, constructive feedback.
We listened.
For 2026, we’ve focused on meaningful upgrades that will elevate your entire race experience:
Bigger. Better. More memorable. We’ve redesigned our finisher medals to reflect the pride, professionalism, and prestige of the Heroes Run. When you cross that finish line, you’ll take home something worthy of the effort.
Improved Finisher T-Shirts. Higher quality. Better fit. Stronger design.
We’ve upgraded fabric, refined sizing, and enhanced the graphic design to create a shirt you’ll actually want to wear long after race day.
Smarter, Smoother Course. We’re working directly with the City of Pompano Beach to slightly modify the course to improve runner flow and eliminate the tight turn near the start and finish area. The goal: a safer, faster, more seamless race experience for everyone. Final course details coming soon.
The Heroes Run isn’t just a race.
It’s a community movement supporting the mental wellness of our local first responders.
Every year, we will learn.
Every year, we will improve.
Every year, we will come back stronger.
See you at the starting line.
About Us
The South Florida First Responders Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is proud to host a community benefit race dedicated to supporting the mental health of South Florida's First Responders.
Every day, South Florida’s first responders and stand at the forefront of our community’s toughest moments, carrying burdens most of us will never see. Their courage is visible; their silent battles—the stress, trauma, and emotional toll that linger long after the sirens fade—often are not.
The Heroes Run, hosted by South Florida First Responders Foundation, Inc., 501(c)(3), is more than a race—it’s a lifeline. On November 28th, 2026, in Pompano Beach, Florida, we will come together to honor those who give so much and to raise critical funds for organizations providing essential mental health services for first responders and their families.
Your participation helps us heal the healers, support the protectors, and show these heroes they are never alone. Together, we can turn gratitude into action and empathy into a movement—powered by the courageous spirits of the men and women who keep our community safe.
This event will feature a Fun Run, 1-Mile, 5K, and 10K race, all course distances will be certified. We will be welcoming runners, walkers, and spectators from across the region. Participants will include members of our local running community as well as First Responders from Police, Fire Rescue, Ocean Rescue, Military, and more.
Where the Proceeds Go
All proceeds will be donated to:
Stomping Out the Stigma – Provides free, confidential mental health counseling for First Responders and Military Personnel. No names, no insurance, no reports—just help.
First Responders Foundation (Florida Chapter) – Rescues and Trains shelter dogs to become Service Animals for First Responders in need.
The Broward County Sheriff's Foundation
Pompano Beach Fire Rescue Benevolent Association
Pompano Beach Ocean Rescue Benevolent Association
All of these organizations directly assist First Responders and their families during times of hardship and crisis.
10K • 5K • 1 Mile
REGISTER NOW. WIN BIG!
Celebrate your finish at the Heroes Run with more than just a medal! All registered participants will be automatically entered into our Race Day Drawings. Grand Prize to be announced!
Special pricing is available for all current and retired Agency Personnel (Use Coupon Code FR25 at checkout for a 25% Discount , ID required at packet pickup) as well as City of Pompano Beach Employees (Use Coupon Code COPBEMP at checkout for a 20% Discount, Employee ID Required at packet pick up).
See the registration link for more information!
Awards
We’ll be recognizing top 5K and 10K performers with Awards, including:
- Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)
- Top Masters 40+ (Male & Female)
- Top 3 per Age Group 14 and Under (Male & Female)
- Top 3 per Age Group 15-19 (Male & Female)
- Top 3 per Age Group 20-24 (Male & Female)
- Top 3 per Age Group 25-29 (Male & Female)
- Top 3 per Age Group 30-34 (Male & Female)
- Top 3 per Age Group 35-39 (Male & Female)
- Top 3 per Age Group 40-44 (Male & Female)
- Top 3 per Age Group 45-49 (Male & Female)
- Top 3 per Age Group 50-54 (Male & Female)
- Top 3 per Age Group 55-59 (Male & Female)
- Top 3 per Age Group 60-64 (Male & Female)
- Top 3 per Age Group 65-69 (Male & Female)
- Top 3 per Age Group 70 -74 (Male & Female)
- Top 3 per Age Group 75 & Over (Male & Female)
Celebrate your hard work and cross that finish line with pride!
Agency Challenge
Calling all agencies—this is your moment!
The Agency Challenge is a race within the race — a friendly competition between departments for speed, pride, and infinite bragging rights.
Teams of 3: Each teammate must run a different distance — 1-Mile, 5K, or 10K.
Scoring: Your team’s times are combined — the fastest overall team wins.
The Prize: The winning agency earns the Richard Loop Perpetual Award and, of course, bragging rights for the entire year.
Special Team Pricing: Exclusive team rates are available — check the registration link to sign up your crew!
This challenge is open to First Responders, Military, and Affiliated Agency and Medical personnel.
Rally your team. Represent your agency. Claim the honor.
Three Races. One Trophy. Infinite Bragging Rights.
Interested in Becoming a Sponsor?
Support our mission and make a difference in the lives of local heroes.
For details on sponsorship levels, benefits, and partnership opportunities, please contact us at: SouthFloridaFirstRespondersInc@gmail.com.
The 2025 Heroes Run Slideshow
