The Hometown Heroes 5K Run & Walk was created to honor our local heroes and to support local First Responder and Veteran charities. This year’s event will be held on June 11th at 9:00 am in Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania with proceeds going to support our good friends at Camp Freedom in Carbondale, Pennsylvania.
Camp Freedom’s mission is simple; to heal heroes through outdoor activities. Camp Freedom is an adventure camp for disabled Veterans and First Responders, their family members and Gold Star families providing hunting, shooting sports, fishing, camping, hiking, biking, and other year-round outdoor activities. They also promote the social well-being of the participants through peer-to-peer interaction, camaraderie, and outdoor adventures. Activities are led by Camp Freedom’s staff and experienced volunteers.
Our event course is perfect for individual runners, walkers and families as the entire route traverses Kirby Park and a section of the Luzerne County Levee Trail, never to encounter traffic. After the turn-around-point, participants will be routed along the lower section of Nesbitt Park through our “Hero Mile” as they return to Kirby Park for the finish. The Hero Mile will host representatives and vehicles from local Military and First Responders – Police, Fire and EMS – creating a unique feature for both participants and spectators and an opportunity to connect with our region’s everyday heroes.
You can support the race by sharing our website on social media and with friends, by running or walking as an individual or as a family or simply by making a charitable contribution. The Hometown Heroes 5K was established as a fund of the Luzerne Foundation and donations can be made directly through their website at www.luzfdn.org/cause-posts/hometown-heroes-5k-run-walk-fund/.
All other race information including sponsorship options and registration can be found at www.hometownheroes5k.com.
If your branch is interested in holding a Hometown Heroes 5K and would like to use this website and branding, Shaun Daney is happy to create pages unique to your event and lend support in any way.