First Solar HEROES 5k

Please join us for the second annual First Solar HEROES 5k! We are thrilled to announce that we are continuing to partner with the U.S. 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), 5k ruck, and 1 mile fun run. The 5k run and 5k ruck will have a start time of 07:30 am, and the 1 mile fun run will start at 08:15 am. The course that will be used for the 5k run and 5k ruck 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 7 AM on 11/07/2026. Deadline to guarantee runners packet is 10/23/2026. After this date, registrants will only be guaranteed a runners bib for chip timing - runners packet & t-shirts will be given out while supplies last.

Awards:

Medal Recipients -

5k Run Medals 

Overall Male/Female

Master's Overall Male/Female

Top 3 Age Group Finishers - 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99

5k Ruck Medals

Top 3 Overall Ruck Finishers Male/Female

Parking & Logistics:

Parking will be in the lot in front of The Davidson Center for Space Exploration. 

Packet Pickup:

Click on the "Packet Pickup" link in the menu to get more information about packet pickup times and locations.

What is HEROES?

HEROES is a Military Associate Resource Group that offers First Solar 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 Associate Resource Group (MARG) 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.