The Aden Perry Hero Event 5k

The Aden Perry Hero Event 5k is held in Sunrise, Florida, on December 5, 2026, with a single 5K (3.1 miles) run starting at 7:30 AM. An early start is the norm for South Florida road races, and in early December it usually means the most comfortable running conditions of the year, well before the midday heat builds.

Three point one miles is the friendliest race distance on the calendar, which makes this a good first bib for anyone who has been running casually and wants to see what a timed effort feels like. Build to it with four to six weeks of easy running, then add a weekly session of intervals if you care about the clock. More experienced runners often use a December 5K as a short, sharp test between longer goals, since it takes almost nothing out of you and tells you exactly where your speed is.