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H.E.R.O. 5K Challenge

Sat June 6, 2015 Albany, NY 12222 US Directions

Events

H.E.R.O. 5K Challenge

10:00AM EDT - 11:30AM EDT

Place

University at Albany
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY US 12222

Description

Come enjoy the opportunity to participate in a walk/run with some of America's finest law enforcement officers at the H.E.R.O. 5k challenge! $1,000 GRAND PRIZE TO 1st PLACE RUNNER! Awards will go to the overall Top 3 as well as the Top 3 law enforcement officers. 

Hannaford will be providing a tented area with bottled water, Gatorade, granola bars & fruit to the runners at the finish as well as their recyclable bags for your t-shirt, goodies from sponsors/police departments and to collect any freebies given out by the various participating law enforcement agencies during the event. 

Join in the many events, games, food & fun to follow. A highlight of our events include:

*K9 demonstrations

*Clowns/Magicians/Face Painting

*SWAT demo's by the NYSP & FBI

*Carnival-style Food Vendors

*Exotic Animals and much more!!

For more details, visit:

http://www.hero5kfamilyday.com or http://www.facebook.com/hero5kfamilyday

3.1 miles, 71 ft climb, very smooth terrain, sidewalks cover 80% of the course. 

Packet pick up from 8:30-9:45am.

Proceeds from this event will be going to the non-profit organizations, Wives Behind The Badge, Inc., and the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund. Both organizations are committed to helping law enforcement officers and their families to thrive and enrich the communities in which they protect. 

The AREEP is going to be assisting with the 5k and providing the ChronoTrack B-Tags, finish clock, and music.

The best place to park would be in the Dutch Parking lot. Below is a link to the course map. 

http://www.albany.edu/controller/files/UAlbany_5k.pdf 

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