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
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and camaraderie at the inaugural First Solar HEROES 5k, taking place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in the beautiful setting of Huntsville, Madison. This vibrant event invites participants to run or ruck through a captivating course that showcases iconic sights such as the Pathfinder Shuttle and Saturn V Rocket. With a 5k race (3.1 miles) and a 5k rucking option, athletes of all levels can join in the fun!
The race kicks off at 7:30 AM, with a firm end time of 8:45 AM, ensuring a lively atmosphere for everyone involved. Whether you choose to run or take on the challenge of the ruck—set at 30 lbs for males and 20 lbs for females—you're partaking in an experience that supports a worthy cause. All proceeds will benefit Still Serving Veterans, a local non-profit dedicated to assisting military personnel and their families. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible event, which is open to all and promises to create lasting memories while promoting community spirit and support!
The race kicks off at 7:30 AM, with a firm end time of 8:45 AM, ensuring a lively atmosphere for everyone involved. Whether you choose to run or take on the challenge of the ruck—set at 30 lbs for males and 20 lbs for females—you're partaking in an experience that supports a worthy cause. All proceeds will benefit Still Serving Veterans, a local non-profit dedicated to assisting military personnel and their families. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible event, which is open to all and promises to create lasting memories while promoting community spirit and support!
Organiser's Description
Please join us for the inaugural First Solar HEROES 5k! We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with the US Space & Rocket Center to host this memorable event. Come out and experience this awesome course that runs around the Pathfinder Shuttle and Saturn V Rocket!
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.
SPONSORS/DONATIONS:
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.
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.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
We need volunteers for this event! All volunteers for this event will receive a free event T-shirt and breakfast on the morning of the event. Please click on the Volunteer button on the menu to the left for more details and to sign up!
WHAT IS HEROES?
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.
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.
SPONSORS/DONATIONS:
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.
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.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
We need volunteers for this event! All volunteers for this event will receive a free event T-shirt and breakfast on the morning of the event. Please click on the Volunteer button on the menu to the left for more details and to sign up!
WHAT IS HEROES?
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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