Join us for the 5K Hero Dash on Saturday, January 30th 2027, at the beautiful Legacy Park, right near the historic train depot in Venice! You can choose to race or walk the 5K course along the scenic Legacy Trail along Venice’s Intracoastal Waterfront.
Afterwards, join us for a fun-filled day with music, awards, emergency service vehicles, antique fire engines, vendors, food trucks, and the family fun zone!
This event is hosted by Respect 1st Responders (R1R), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which supports first responders, military, and front-line workers with resources and equipment. Help us raise funds to stock up on Disaster Relief Kits for natural disasters and emergencies!!
Registration: Arrive by 8:00AM for packet pickup
Race Start: 9:00 AM
Located at Legacy Park, 395 E. Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
Early Bird Prices (before January 16th, 2027)
Adult (13+): $35
Children (12 and under): $25
(Prices will increase to $40/Adult, $30/Children on 1/17/27)
Each 5K participant will receive:
This will be a professionally Florida Race Day LLC chip timed 5K race or walk with downloadable finish line pictures. 5K race awards will be based on time, and suitable for all ages and all levels.
Limited to just 300 runners so be sure to register early! Please share with your friends!
Be sure to download the instructions for day-of parking! Approved parking zones for the park are listed. No event parking is allowed at the marina/boat ramp permit-only parking lot. Violators will be ticketed and towed, so please obey parking areas.
Sponsorships are available! Contact us by emailing us at R1R.org or calling 855-850-FIRE.
Jan 30, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
Jan 30, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$35.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Venice.
Learn more about the host city, Venice.
Venice is a city in Sarasota County, in Southwest Florida. It was voted as one of the top ten Happiest Seaside Towns by Coastal Living.
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Watch highlights and course previews from previous years.
Official finishing times from previous editions of Hero Dash 5k.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Deborah Roth | 33:36 | |
| 🥇 | Bill Roth | 47:27 | |
| 🥈 | Diana Johnson | 42:45 |
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