Save Our First Responders 5K Sponsored By Shatterproof FHE Health

Save Our First Responders 5K Sponsored By Shatterproof FHE Health is held in Key West, Florida, on January 9, 2027. The 5K run and the 5K walk both start at 8:00 a.m. Organized by the Florida Correctional Officers Association, the event raises awareness of the mental health challenges first responders face, including PTSD, depression and anxiety, and the morning includes refreshments, a raffle and access to resources for first responders.

Key West in January is a comfortable place to run 3.1 miles, and the separate walk means you can bring family or colleagues without worrying about pace. Runners treating it as a race should warm up away from the start area, where a mixed field tends to gather early. For anyone building toward a longer spring goal, a 5K like this fits neatly into a training week as a single hard effort with easy running on either side.