Central Florida Heroes 5k
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Davenport, Florida
- Price $33.53
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 5th Annual Central Florida Heroes 5K on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in beautiful Davenport, Polk! This exciting event will kick off at 7:30 AM at the Tom Fellows Community Center, bringing together friends, family, and community members to honor the heroes among us—including veterans, active military personnel, firefighters, law enforcement officers, first responders, teachers, and healthcare professionals.
Participants will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie and celebration, as each runner receives a stylish tri-blend t-shirt, a custom bib, a finisher medal, and fun giveaways from local vendors. Plus, be sure to stick around for a delicious pancake breakfast following the race and catch the awards ceremony around 8:40 AM. Don’t forget to arrive early to navigate any road closures around the venue. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and appreciation for our community’s heroes!
Participants will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie and celebration, as each runner receives a stylish tri-blend t-shirt, a custom bib, a finisher medal, and fun giveaways from local vendors. Plus, be sure to stick around for a delicious pancake breakfast following the race and catch the awards ceremony around 8:40 AM. Don’t forget to arrive early to navigate any road closures around the venue. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and appreciation for our community’s heroes!
Organiser's Description
The 5th Annual Central Florida Heroes 5K will be held at the Tom Fellows Community Center in Davenport.
This promises to be a fun event that you can enjoy with your friends and family.
The Central Florida Heroes 5K will begin at 7:30 am with much pomp-and-circumstance as we celebrate the heroes among us.
We will honor veterans, active military, firefighters, law enforcement officers, first responders, teachers and healthcare professionals as we gather on Veterans Day weekend.
We invite you to bring your family and friends and help us celebrate.
All participants will receive a tri-blend t-shirt (shirts and sizes are guaranteed if pre-registered before October 11, 2026), custom bib, finisher medal and giveaways from participating vendors. We also invite you to stop and visit with our race sponsors before and after your run and enjoy a pancake breakfast while you are waiting for the awards ceremony to begin.
PARKING: Please arrive before 7:00am to avoid traffic around road closures. Some roads around the Tom Fellows Community Center, including State Street and North Blvd W, will be closed at 7:00am in preparation. Please plan accordingly!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026 - 4-7PM - EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Location: Jarrett Gordon Ford, 2600 Access Rd, Davenport, FL 33837
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 - RACE DAY
Tom Fellows Community Center, 207 North Blvd W., Davenport, FL 33837
6:30-7:15AM - Day of Race Packet Pickup Only - NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION
7:30 AM - 5k Race Starts
8:00 AM - Start of the Pancake Breakfast
8:40 AM - Approx time of Awards.
Vendor and Sponsorship opportunities available.
This promises to be a fun event that you can enjoy with your friends and family.
The Central Florida Heroes 5K will begin at 7:30 am with much pomp-and-circumstance as we celebrate the heroes among us.
We will honor veterans, active military, firefighters, law enforcement officers, first responders, teachers and healthcare professionals as we gather on Veterans Day weekend.
We invite you to bring your family and friends and help us celebrate.
All participants will receive a tri-blend t-shirt (shirts and sizes are guaranteed if pre-registered before October 11, 2026), custom bib, finisher medal and giveaways from participating vendors. We also invite you to stop and visit with our race sponsors before and after your run and enjoy a pancake breakfast while you are waiting for the awards ceremony to begin.
PARKING: Please arrive before 7:00am to avoid traffic around road closures. Some roads around the Tom Fellows Community Center, including State Street and North Blvd W, will be closed at 7:00am in preparation. Please plan accordingly!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026 - 4-7PM - EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Location: Jarrett Gordon Ford, 2600 Access Rd, Davenport, FL 33837
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 - RACE DAY
Tom Fellows Community Center, 207 North Blvd W., Davenport, FL 33837
6:30-7:15AM - Day of Race Packet Pickup Only - NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION
7:30 AM - 5k Race Starts
8:00 AM - Start of the Pancake Breakfast
8:40 AM - Approx time of Awards.
Vendor and Sponsorship opportunities available.
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