Heroes Hot Oil 5K
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Event Overview
The Heroes Hot Oil 5K is an annual running event held in downtown St. Petersburg. It begins and ends at Colony Grill on Central Avenue. The event supports the Heroes of the St. Pete Police and Fire Rescue, an organization that provides financial support to first responders and their families during crises.
Course and Event Details
The event features a 5K run/walk and a 1 Mile Fun Run. The course is described as relatively flat, taking participants out to the waterfront and Heroes Memorials.
A post-race party with music, local beer samples, and Colony Grill's bar-style pizza is held. Registration includes an event t-shirt and a finisher's medal. The event is timed.
Logistics
Early packet pick-up is available on Friday, March 20th, at Fit2Run on Central Avenue, and on Saturday, March 21st, at Colony Grill. Race day check-in is also available at Colony Grill.
Beneficiary
The event benefits the Heroes of the St. Pete Police and Fire Rescue. This organization honors officers and firefighters who have died in the line of duty and assists active personnel and their families in times of tragedy. Colony Grill, the presenting partner, showcases a Wall of Heroes at its locations and has a history of supporting community road races for service members. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
