Hydrants, Hoses, and Heroes 5K

MAY

2

2026

Celebrate International Firefighters Day with a community 5K run/walk on May 2, 2026. This event supports the Highland Fire Department Auxiliary and offers medals for top finishers. Register by April 11th to secure your event T-shirt.

Sat 2 May 2026

Highland, Illinois

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Hydrants, Hoses, and Heroes 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for May 2, 2026. The event celebrates International Firefighters Day. It is organized by the Highland Fire Department Auxiliary, which was founded in 2019 to support the fire department and community through financial aid, providing supplies, and assisting families affected by fires.

Event Details

The event is a 5K distance, equivalent to 3.1 miles. Participants can run or walk at their own pace. Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. at the Madison County Fairgrounds. The race start follows.

Awards and Logistics

Medals are awarded to the Top Overall Male and Female, as well as to the Top Male and Top Female in each age division. Age divisions are: 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Official run timing is provided by PULSE Personal Training. Registration by April 11 guarantees a T-shirt. The event takes place in Highland, Illinois. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km