Events
Battle of the badges 5k
New Date: 9/11/2026
Official Announcement – Event Rescheduling
Due to the postponement of the Battle of the Badges 5K, we are actively working to secure additional sponsors and increase participation to ensure this event reflects the level of honor and support our first responders deserve.
With that in mind, we have made the decision to reschedule the event to a date of deep national significance. The Battle of the Badges 5K will now be held on September 11, 2026, in honor of the lives tragically lost and the heroes who responded on that day.
This new date allows us not only more time to properly prepare, but also the opportunity to host an event that carries even greater meaning—uniting our community in remembrance, respect, and unwavering support for Police, Fire, and EMS.
We appreciate your continued support and look forward to sharing more details as we build this into a powerful and memorable event.
– The Badge & Flame Project
Honoring those who serve.
Here Are Your Options:
Place
Hermitage, PA US 16148
Description
🏁 BATTLE OF THE BADGES 5K
🏁🚨OFFICIAL RACE DESCRIPTION🚨🏁
The Battle of the Badges 5K Regional Event is here.
Due to the overwhelming support from the community and conversations with local partners and sponsors, we have expanded this into a full Battle of the Badges competition, bringing together 🚓 Police, 🚒 Fire, and 🚑 EMS departments for one unified regional event.
For the first time, departments from across the region will go head-to-head in a team-based 5K competition to determine…
🏆 Which Department Will Take The Title?
🚓🚒🚑 TEAM COMPETITION
Departments will compete in teams of 4–6 members, with the top 4 finishers counting toward the team score.
👉 The department with the lowest combined time will take the title.
🏆 Awards include:
🥇 Overall Champion Department
⚡ Fastest Team
🎉 Most Spirited Team
❤️ Community Choice Award
🏃 Fastest Individual (Male & Female)
👟 OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
This event is open to the public.
Community members are encouraged to:
👟 Run or walk the 5K
🤝 Support and represent a local department
🔥 Be part of a powerful and unified event
🎖 Community medals available
💰 OUR MISSION
We are working to raise:
👉 $30,000 during the month of May 2026, to support and honor Police, Fire, and EMS personnel through its mission of The Badge & Flame Project.🚓🚒🚑
📍 EVENT DETAILS
📅 May 16, 2026
📍 Mercer County, PA
📌 Venue: To Be Announced
⚠️ LIMITED REGISTRATION
This is a regional event open to both first responder departments and community participants.
Due to event structure and capacity, both department team entries and community registrations are limited and will be accepted on a first-come, first-confirmed basis.
⏳ Spots are expected to fill quickly.
🔥 FINAL CALL
This is more than a race.
This is competition.
This is community.
This is honoring those who serve.
💥 Who are you running for… and which department will take the title?
Race Contact Info
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