This event is family friendly, open to all skill levels, and welcomes runners, walkers, athletes and supporters. It is the great flat, fast, course introduced in 2022 with displays of fire trucks, police and military vehicles throughout. There will also be a post-run celebration on-site, performances from a pipes and drums band, and the awards ceremony. Special 15th Anniversary surprise finisher swag will be given to each and every finisher! Awards will be given to the first male and female in the following categories: Overall, Youth Overall (14 & under), Masters (40+), Grand Masters (50+), Senior Grand Masters (60+), and Veteran Grand Masters (70+). Awards three deep will be given in age groups 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19 then 5-year increments up to 85-89 and 90 & older.

For Fire Officers, Fire Fighters, EMTs, Paramedics, Law Enforcement and Military who choose to represent their service and run in their respective service's gear. Hometown Heroes will compete for 5K awards in the appropriate age group but all those registering in the Hometown Hero Challenge and running in their gear will be presented a special commemorative Challenge Coin and recognized during the awards ceremony. Special 15th Anniversary surprise finisher swag will be given to each and every finisher!