Honoring the Fallen 5K

Honoring the Fallen 5K

Honoring the Fallen 5K in Downtown Clermont on February 13, 2027 recognizes law enforcement officers who lost their lives in 2026. The event is organized by the Clermont Police Department and was formerly known as the Conrad Buckley Legacy Scholarship 5K. Proceeds and donations benefit Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) and the Code 4 Initiative.

The event offers both in-person and virtual participation options:

• 3.1 Miles live event
• 3.1 Miles virtual event

The course starts and finishes at Suncreek Brewery in Downtown Clermont and follows a scenic out-and-back route along the South Lake trail, approximately 1.5 miles each way. There is a mid-course aid station that participants pass twice for hydration.

Registration opens November 10, 2026. Live-event registration closes December 6, 2026; virtual registration closes February 13, 2027. Listed registration fees are $35 for the live 5K and $40 for the virtual 5K.

Packet pickup is available at Dash Sports in Downtown Clermont and at Suncreek Brewery on race day; unclaimed race packets will not be held and post-race swag requests cannot be accommodated. Registered participants receive an event shirt while supplies last, a chip-timed bib, a custom finisher medal, one complimentary draft beer for those 21 and older, and post-race snacks. A $20 referral refund is available when five friends register via a referral link. Teams or families of four or more receive a $5 discount per participant.

Awards are presented for overall, masters, and age-group places, plus team awards including fastest and most represented teams. Course rules prohibit dogs in the course and start or finish areas; service animals are permitted with prior notice and strollers are welcome with requests to start toward the back for safety. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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