First Solar HEROES 5K
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About the race
The First Solar HEROES 5k is a community running event held in Huntsville, Alabama, at 1 Tranquility Base in partnership with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. The course passes around the Pathfinder Shuttle and the Saturn V Rocket and the 5k course is USATF certified with Course ID AL19035JE.
Distances and event types include:
- 5 km 5k Run
- 5 km 5k Ruck with weight divisions for male and female participants
- 1 mile Fun Run
- Bundle option: 5k Run plus 1 Mile Fun Run
Ruck requirements are specified by weight: male ruck dry weight set at 30 lbs and female ruck dry weight set at 20 lbs. Participants must provide their own ruck and rucks will be weighed before the event begins. Registration is open through 11/07/2026; the deadline to guarantee a runners packet is 10/23/2026, after which registrants are guaranteed a chip timing bib only and packets and shirts will be given while supplies last.
Awards are planned for the 5k Run and 5k Ruck, including overall and masters medals plus top three age group finishers in multiple age bands for the 5k Run and top three overall ruck finishers by gender. Parking is in the lot in front of The Davidson Center for Space Exploration. All event proceeds will be donated to Still Serving Veterans. HEROES at First Solar is a Military Associate Resource Group that supports active military, veterans, and their supporters. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
