Heroes & Holidays "Tougher Than You Think" Clay County Veterans Day 5k 2026 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Orange Park, Florida
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Vets Day 5k 26 Adults | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $30$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Clay Vets Day 5k 26 - Kids 6 and under in strollers | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
| Clay Vets Day 5k 26 - Kids Ages 7 - 12 | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $20 | – |
| Santa's Family Fun Run | Kids | Nov 14, 202610:30 AM | $5 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Clay Vets Day 5k 26 Adults: $30 until Sep 30, then $40 until Nov 13, then $50 until Nov 14.
- Clay Vets Day 5k 26 - Kids 6 and under in strollers: Free until Nov 14.
- Clay Vets Day 5k 26 - Kids Ages 7 - 12: $20 until Nov 14.
- Santa's Family Fun Run: $5 until Nov 14.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 13 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Florida runs 37:38, about 12:07 a mile, based on 1,089 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:57 and men in 33:05.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:51 AM, and the Clay Vets Day 5k 26 Adults starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1910 Wells Road, Orange Park, FL 32073
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Race details
- Where
- 1910 Wells Road, Orange Park, FL 32073Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; Orange Park Mall Santa Photo Package Coupon
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Heroes & Holidays "Tougher Than You Think" Clay County Veterans Day 5k 2026?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $30, entry is about 13 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 1910 Wells Road, Orange Park, FL 32073.
From the organizers
Join us on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM as we celebrate our veterans with a 5K race! The event will include food trucks, awards ceremony, organizations supporting veterans, and more. All ages are welcome. This event is a collaboration between the Veterans Council of Clay County, Florida and the Clay County Board of County Commissioners. Everyone is welcome to participate in the 5K race. The racecourse is not certified for competition.