Legends Never Die 5k
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Event details
The LEGENDS NEVER DIE 5K is a chip-timed beach run/walk hosted by the Madeira Beach Fire Department. The event is scheduled for April 12, 2026, and includes a free registration option for kids under 12. Registration pricing and shirt availability are listed: early registration includes a race t-shirt, regular registration also includes a race t-shirt, and late registration does not include a t-shirt. Entry fees are non-refundable. Race awards are given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall male and female finishers.
Purpose and beneficiaries
The event raises awareness about mental health, PTSD, and suicide affecting first responders, veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families. Proceeds benefit The Franciscan Center's First Responders Post Trauma Training Program, which provides confidential support and training for first responders.
Location and logistics
The course runs along the shoreline and in the sand at 15100 Gulf Boulevard, Madeira Beach, FL 33708. The event is described as a beach run/walk with chip timing. Parking options include paid parking at Archibald Beach and free parking at the Madeira Beach City Centre Complex or along Rex Place; participants are not authorized to park in private business lots. Race organizers note limited shirt quantities and that shirts for early and regular registrants are available for pick up at check-in. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
