First Responder 5K Run and Walk
- Date Mon 1st September 2025 - Sun 19th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Longmeadow, Massachusetts
- Price $22.20 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting First Responder 5K Run and Walk on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, at the scenic Wolf Swamp Fields in Longmeadow, Hampden. This exciting event celebrates the bravery and dedication of our local heroes, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, and hospital staff, while raising vital funds for the Thin Blue Ride charity. Participants can look forward to a rewarding experience, with awards for the top three male and female finishers, as well as for division winners across various age groups.
Whether you’re an avid runner or just want to support a great cause, the First Responder 5K offers an opportunity to connect with the community and show gratitude for those who serve. Early online registration is available until October 5th for just $25, ensuring you receive an event t-shirt, while late registration will be $30. This year, we are also rallying support for Alia Rose, the daughter of a local officer battling leukemia, by offering event t-shirts for purchase. Let’s come together to make a difference and honor those who give so much!
Whether you’re an avid runner or just want to support a great cause, the First Responder 5K offers an opportunity to connect with the community and show gratitude for those who serve. Early online registration is available until October 5th for just $25, ensuring you receive an event t-shirt, while late registration will be $30. This year, we are also rallying support for Alia Rose, the daughter of a local officer battling leukemia, by offering event t-shirts for purchase. Let’s come together to make a difference and honor those who give so much!
Organiser's Description
The 2025 First Responder 5K Run and Walk is being held on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, at the Wolf Swamp Fields in Longmeadow, MA. The event is organized to recognize the strength, perseverance, and courage of Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, EMTs, 911 Operators, Hospital Staff and their families in our local communities.
This years event will benefit the Thin Blue Ride, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (ID# 81-4463644). Thin Blue Rides mission is to provide crucial support to military veterans, first responders and their families when diagnosed with cancer, while honoring their courage and dedication. Through fundraising, awareness campaigns, and community engagement, they aim to alleviate their burdens and stand united in gratitude for their service. Visit their website at www.thinblueride.org [https://www.thinblueride.org]
Update 09/19/25 sometime news can be good and sometimes very bad. Unfortunately weeks ago, at the UMass Amherst Police Department, Officer Malones young daughter Alia Rose was diagnosed with leukemia. Following the mission of the Thin Blue Ride charity, this years event will now also be supporting Alia for each event t-shirt purchased. So if you cannot attend the event or just live to far away but want to support Alia, you can do so by purchasing an event t-shirt. Like any family battling cancer it can be a tough road but with the help of community support it makes each day better. Event t-shirts can be purchased for $20 which includes the cost of shipping. Youth and adult sizes are available.
Awards will be given out to the top 3 male and female finishers. Awards will also go to the top division finishers in both male and female divisions (Under 18, 19-29, 30-49, 50+). No double dipping with awards.
Early online registration till 10/05/25 for $25.00 and guarantees an event t-shirt.
Late online registration from 10/06/25 to 10/17/25 and race day registration is $30.00 and does not guarantee an event t-shirt.
This years event will benefit the Thin Blue Ride, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (ID# 81-4463644). Thin Blue Rides mission is to provide crucial support to military veterans, first responders and their families when diagnosed with cancer, while honoring their courage and dedication. Through fundraising, awareness campaigns, and community engagement, they aim to alleviate their burdens and stand united in gratitude for their service. Visit their website at www.thinblueride.org [https://www.thinblueride.org]
Update 09/19/25 sometime news can be good and sometimes very bad. Unfortunately weeks ago, at the UMass Amherst Police Department, Officer Malones young daughter Alia Rose was diagnosed with leukemia. Following the mission of the Thin Blue Ride charity, this years event will now also be supporting Alia for each event t-shirt purchased. So if you cannot attend the event or just live to far away but want to support Alia, you can do so by purchasing an event t-shirt. Like any family battling cancer it can be a tough road but with the help of community support it makes each day better. Event t-shirts can be purchased for $20 which includes the cost of shipping. Youth and adult sizes are available.
Awards will be given out to the top 3 male and female finishers. Awards will also go to the top division finishers in both male and female divisions (Under 18, 19-29, 30-49, 50+). No double dipping with awards.
Early online registration till 10/05/25 for $25.00 and guarantees an event t-shirt.
Late online registration from 10/06/25 to 10/17/25 and race day registration is $30.00 and does not guarantee an event t-shirt.
Races
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First Responder 5K Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 19th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
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First Responder 5K Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 19th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
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Event T-Shirt Supporting Alia Rose
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 1st September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
If looking to order more than one t-shirt make sure to hit add another registrant before continuing.
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703 Wolf Swamp Road, Longmeadow, 01106, MA, United States
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