Sound the Alarm 5k

🏅 Event Information

• Race Type: Sound the Alarm 5K race/walk is a gentle out and back course on Madison Pike through historical portion of Independence, KY. Elevations changes along the course are less than 45’.
• Schedule: Opening ceremonies begin at 8:10 a, the run/walk race starts at 8:30am.
• Date: September 27, 2025
• Location: Independence Fire Station No. 1, Independence, KY

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Location: Independence Fire District, Company 1, 1980 Delaware Crossing, Independence, KY
• Pre-Race: Friday, September 26th, 10 – 5pm.
• Race Day: packet pick up at race site 7:30am-7:45am
• Note: There is no race day sign up. Shirts and bibs can be picked up that morning for those unable to pick them up on Friday.

🏃‍♂️ Age Groups

• Categories: Male and Female AND runners/walkers
• Age Ranges: Under 15/16-20/21-25/26-30/31-35/36-39/40-45/45-49/50-54/55-60/61-64/65 and older

👕 T-shirts

• Availability: There is no race day sign up.
• Pick Up: Shirts and bibs can be picked up that morning for those unable to pick them up on Friday.

💙 Mission

• Purpose: The mission of the Sound the Alarm 5K Run/Walk is to provide awareness and financial support to the first responder community.
• Support: This year’s race will help by raising funds for the families of firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical staff providers killed in the line of duty.
• Collaboration: The Independence Professional Firefighters Union Local 3945 will partner with Hickory Grove Baptist Church and Supporting Heroes.
• Supporting Heroes: Louisville Kentucky based company assisting families of fallen first responders.

🤝 Support and Assistance

• Emergency Support: Supporting Heroes presents a $5,000 ‘emergency funds’ check to the most immediate financially dependent survivor.
• Additional Aid: They provide ongoing monthly financial support while assisting in obtaining benefits.
• Memorial Team: A specially trained team assists in rendering honors and supporting families, co-workers, and communities.
• Community Events: Supporting Heroes holds events throughout the year to support families of fallen first responders.

🏁 Race Logistics

• Start Time: All participants will start at 8:30, with no corrals: faster pace runners start towards the front, walkers line up in the back.
• Virtual Race: Virtual participants will receive shirt/medal by mail following the live race day.
• Time Limit: All participants have 90 minutes to complete the course: after that, they will be asked to finish on the sidewalk.
• Staggered Start: If participant numbers allow, a staggered start will be conducted based on running/walking ability.

🎁 Swag

• Included: Swag bags are included with race registration.
• No Sign Up: There is no race day sign up.

🔗 More Information

• Website: For more details, visit the race site: Sound the Alarm 5K.