Riverside County Sheriff's Office Hosts 5K Run and Walk to Honor Heroes

Community event supports first responders, military, and their families through Tunnel to Towers Foundation partnership.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 4:15am

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The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is organizing a 5K Run and Walk on March 21 to honor the sacrifices of first responders, military heroes, and their families. The event is being held in partnership with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department, and Moreno Valley College, and will take place at the Ben Clark Training Center in Riverside.

Why it matters

This community event aims to promote health, unity, and remembrance while raising awareness for those who have given so much in service to others. It provides an opportunity for the public to show their support and gratitude for the heroic men and women who put their lives on the line to protect and serve.

The details

The 5K Run and Walk will begin at 8 a.m. at the Ben Clark Training Center in Riverside. To ensure the safety of all participants, there will be temporary road closures at Barton Avenue and Larry Parish Parkway, as well as at Nandina Avenue and Ferguson Avenue.

  • The 5K Run and Walk is scheduled for March 21, 2026.
  • The event will begin at 8 a.m.

The players

Riverside County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency organizing the 5K Run and Walk event.

Tunnel to Towers Foundation

A non-profit organization that supports first responders, military, and their families, and is partnering with the Riverside County Sheriff's Office for this event.

CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department

The local fire department collaborating with the Riverside County Sheriff's Office on the 5K Run and Walk.

Moreno Valley College

The educational institution partnering with the Riverside County Sheriff's Office to host the event.

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What’s next

To register for the 5K Run and Walk, participants can click the registration link provided in the original article.

The takeaway

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office's 5K Run and Walk is an opportunity for the community to come together and show their support for first responders, military heroes, and their families, honoring their sacrifices and promoting unity.