Start your Memorial Day off right by remembering our military who died while on active duty in our armed services and by burning some calories in the Annual Run for the Heroes 5k, 10k, or 1-mile Honor Walk. These annual races honor the men and women who have given their lives to preserve the freedoms of our great country. We also recognize the current sacrifices of our Active and Reserve personnel and their families. It is a cherished Memorial Day event that incorporates national pride while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. There will be a military tribute prior to the race and all registered participants will receive a “Red, White, and Blue” Pancake breakfast immediately following the race. Runners and walkers of all experience levels are invited to come out and enjoy this Memorial Day event! Military discounts are available. Proceeds benefit St. Anthony School with a portion being donated to the local American Red Cross. Run for the Heroes is a Pee Dee Grand Prix race that you won't want to miss!
REGISTER BY MAY 5TH TO RECEIVE THE 2026 RACE T-SHIRT.
Event Schedule & Additional Information:
Course Maps:
Awards: (Overall Awards are based on Gun Time)
Age Groups:
5K Entry Fees:
10K Entry Fees:
1 Mile Honor Walk Fees:
Kids' Fun Run:
*** 50% OFF ***
ALL ENTRY FEES FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL AND VETERANS
MILITARY DISCOUNT CODE: HERO50
Event special notes:
Race Director:
Daniel Lorenzo
Email: runfortheheroes.5k.10k@gmail.com
Phone: 843-662-1910
May 25, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:00
$40.00
May 25, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
08:05
$15.00
May 25, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:05
$30.00
May 25, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
08:45
$10.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Florence.
Learn more about the host city, Florence.
Florence is a city in the Pee Dee Country Region of South Carolina. It was the site of the Florence Stockade, a Confederate POW camp, notably bad but still maybe not as bad as Andersonville, then a railroad hub, and nowadays a regional center for medical care and manufacturing, including as it sits at the terminus for I-20. Even though it got started rather late, in 1871, it's more or less the hub for northeastern South Carolina, aka Pee Dee Country.
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