Hawks Cay Heroes Salute 5k Run/Walk
Hawks Cay Heroes Salute 5k Run/Walk is a running race on September 5, 2026 in Duck Key, FL, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- September 5, 2026 (8 days to go)
- Location
- 540 Duck Key Dr, Duck Key, FL
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Put on your red, white, and blue, lace up your running shoes, and get ready for the annual Heroes Salute 5K on beautiful Duck Key. Join active-duty military, veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, EMS personnel, and supporters from across the community for one of Hawks Cay's favorite traditions. Dress to impress in your best patriotic gear for a chance to win on-the-spot prizes!
Registration is limited to just 200 participants, so sign up today to reserve your spot.
SCHEDULE:
- Friday, September 4 | Packet Pickup
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Pick up your race bib, timing chip, and T-shirt on the Marina Event Lawn, then stay and enjoy First Friday on the Promenade. - Saturday, September 5 | Race Day
6:00 AM – 6:55 AM Onsite Registration & Packet Pickup
6:55 AM National Anthem
7:00 AM Race Starts
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Race bib, timing chip, and official race T-shirt. Please note: T-shirt sizes are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed.
CATEGORIES:
Women | 17 and under, 18-49, 50+
Men | 17 and under, 18-49, 50+
Medals and Prizes awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each category.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
91°
Typical Low
79°
Chance of Rain
51%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Marathon Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Duck Key, FL
Nearest Airport
EYW
Key West International Airport · 47 mi
Major Hub
MIA
Miami International Airport · 87 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Hawks Cay Heroes Salute 5k Run/Walk
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- 540 Duck Key Dr, Duck Key, FL
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Hawks Cay Heroes Salute 5k Run/Walk
Sep 5, 2026