First Solar HEROES 5k
- Date Sat 15th November 2025
- Time 7:30AM CST
- Location Huntsville, Alabama
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Not only is this event a fantastic opportunity to get moving, but it also serves a meaningful purpose, with all proceeds benefiting Still Serving Veterans, a dedicated non-profit organization supporting military personnel and their families. Everyone is welcome to participate, making this an ideal occasion for fitness enthusiasts of all levels and ages. Don't miss your chance to be part of this memorable experience while contributing to a worthy cause! Register by 8 PM on November 14, 2025, to secure your spot and be a part of this uplifting community event!
Organiser's Description
All proceeds for this event will be donated to Still Serving Veterans, a local non-profit military support organization. For more information on SSV, please visit https://ssv.org/
For sponsors looking to donate to SSV, please click on the Donate button on the menu on the left side of this page.
This event will include a 5k race(3.1-mi) and 5k ruck. Both the 5k run and 5k ruck will have firm start and end times of 07:30 am - 08:45 am. The course that will be used is a USATF certified road course. Review the course details at certifiedroadraces.com using Course ID AL19035JE or click this link: https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=AL19035JE
5k Ruck Divisions: Male ruck will be set to 30 lbs.; Female ruck will be set to 20 lbs. Participants must bring their own ruck with the dry weight(before adding consumables) meeting the weight requirement. Rucks will be weighed before the event begins.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
This event is open to everyone!
REGISTRATION & DEADLINES:
Registration will be open until 8pm on 11/14/2025. Deadline to guarantee runners packet is 10/27/2025. After this date, registrants will only receive a runners bib for chip timing.
PARKING & LOGISTICS:
Parking will be in the lot in front of The Davidson Center for Space Exploration.
HEROES is a MILITARY ASSOCIATE RESOURCE GROUP that offers associates easy access to valuable resources, information and support. It fosters inclusivity, supports professional development, and helps to strengthen the community throughout the First Solar organization.
Mission Statement
HEROES @ First Solar, a Military Employee Resource Group (MERG) will provide a safe and inclusive space for the proud community of active military, veterans, and those who support military personnel (family, friends, colleagues). We will build camaraderie with each other through shared experiences, veteran recruitment, community engagement, professional growth, and retention.
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1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, 35805, AL, United States
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