Terrebonne General Health System is the presenting sponsor of the inaugural Hero Fest 5K race to be held on Sept. 23. The event starts at 8:30 a.m. and will be located at Barry P. Bonvillain Civic Center, 346 Civic Boulevard.
The 5K will feature a warm-up done by Amelia Castell, Terrebonne General community wellness project coordinator, awards for top finishers, food and drinks at the finish line, and commemorative race T-shirts. The Terrebonne General Mobile CARE Clinic will be on hand to provide resources for the race. Race day registration begins at 7:30 am.
“We are proud to partner with the first responders in our community to support the critical role they play on a daily basis in keeping our families and community safe and protected,” said Phyllis Peoples, president and CEO.
Hero Fest is a three-day community event for Terrebonne Parish and surrounding areas to show support and raise money for local first responders, including law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, and other emergency workers dedicated to the community's safety. This event will take place at the Barry P. Bonvillain Civic Center Sept. 22-24 and will include live music, fair rides, a live auction, the 5K run, food, and craft vendors. For more information about this event, visit facebook.com/terrebonneherofest.
The race fee is $30, and the registration deadline is Sept. 16. Register before Sept. 2 to receive a race shirt. To sign up, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Houma/HeroFest5k2023.