Event Description

First Responders are there for us on our worst days. They are real-life super-heroes. We want to say thank you by coming together as a community to run/walk a 5k to raise money to help fund mental health programs for our first responders. We aim at bringing awareness to the importance of First Responder mental health and help bridge the gaps in funding for this emergency support. This is a FUN-FAMILY public event supporting two specific organizations - First Responders Health Foundation, Halo for Heroes, Long Beach Firefighters Union and the Long Beach Police Officers Association. 

EVENT: National Race 4 Responders 5K Run & 1K Kids Dash

DATE: September 24, 2022

START TIME: 8:30am - 5K Run/Walk

START TIME: 9:10am - 1K Kids Hot Pursuit 

LOCATION: El Dorado East Regional Park - Golden Grove Rec Area  - 7550 E. Spring St. Long Beach, Ca 90815     

DONATION: Adult 5K $40 & Kids 1K $25 (includes event shirt, medal, goody bag, food, drinks & entertainment) 

A FOUNDATION WITH A MISSION
THEY’RE HERE FOR US | WE’RE HERE FOR THEM
First Responder Health Foundation’s mission is to provide financial support to First Responders who experience job related mental and behavioral health issues. It is a national problem affecting one in three of our emergency personnel that includes law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers, corrections officers, and other public safety professionals. Through education, treatment, and follow-on programs, we can help our First Responders return to their lives, work, and family with skills to handle the ongoing pressures and stresses inherent to their job.

PACKET PICKUP: At Race Site - Friday 9/23/2022 from 5pm -7pm or Saturday Race Day 9/24/2022 starting at 7am.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION: Available during packet pick up on both days.

PARKING: Lot parking in El Dorado Park will be open, cost is $8/vehicle