Honor Our Heroes 5k Memorial Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event: 10th Annual Honor Our Heroes 5k Memorial Run!
• Date: Saturday, 24 May 2025
• Location: 101 State St E, Oldsmar, FL 34677
• Details: A collaborative event with Oldsmar Cares and veterans outreach.

🎖️ Supporting Our Community

• Nonprofit Mission: Serving the local community since 1997 with food pantry, clothing closet, and other essential services.
• Proceeds: All net proceeds support efforts for residents, families, veterans, and community projects.
• Partnership: Collaboration with VFW Post 12186.
• Afterparty: Enjoy food from Tampa Bay Brewing Company (TBBC) and Three Brothers NY Pizza.

🕖 The Race Details

• Ceremony: Opening ceremonies begin at 7:00 am near Oldsmar City Hall.
• Start Time: Race begins at 7:15 am, passing Veterans Memorial Park and upper Tampa Bay.
• Course: 5k (3.1 miles) for competitive runners, joggers, pet walkers, and strollers.
• Refreshments: Finish line will have beverages and food available for all participants.

🏅 Awards and Recognition

• Awards: Presented for overall Male & Female winners.
• Age Brackets: Top 3 finishers in each bracket, ages 9 and under and five-year increments up to 70 and over.
• Race Shirt: All participants will receive race shirts and stuffed swag bags.

📦 Race Packet Pickup

• Pickup Location: TBBC at 13937 Monroes Business Park, Tampa, FL 33635.
• Dates:
  • 22 May Thursday from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • 23 May Friday from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
• Note: Early pickup is encouraged to avoid race day challenges.

🎉 What You Get

• Timing: Chipped Timing Bib for accurate race timing.
• Shirts: Official Race Shirts for all participants.
• Post-Race Party: Access with food and beverages from TBBC.
• Swag Bags: Gifts and promotions from sponsors for all participants.

⚠️ Important Notes

• Packet Pickup: Challenging on race day: early pickup is recommended unless traveling from out of town.
• Same-Day Registration: Possible, but no guarantee of a full swag bag or race shirts.