The Field of Heroes has been a Memorial Day weekend tradition in central Ohio for the past 15 years, providing an opportunity for our community to bring back the significance of the holiday and to honor their personal heroes. Set in a field of 3,000 full-sized American flags, visitors are able to dedicate flags to their personal heroes and join other community members in this deeply moving event. This year’s theme will honor Ohio Aviation Heroes, and will include a Saturday evening concert and other programs throughout the weekend.
The Field of Heroes 5K starts near the Veteran’s Memorial at the Westerville Sports Complex (Cleveland Avenue and County Line Rd.), follow paths inside city of Westerville Parks, cuts through Westerville fire station 111, and then finishes through the full-sized American flags that make up the main Field of Heroes display. Participants receive a race shirt, custom bib and a beautiful commemorative challenge coin.
Limited parking will be available at the Westerville Sports Complex and will close at 7:30AM (or earlier if the lot is filled to capacity). Additional parking is available at the Westerville Community Center. Please use the crosswalks when going to the starting line and after you finish the Field of Heroes 5K. Please plan accordingly and allow yourself plenty of time to get parked, stretched out and to the starting area by 7:50AM.
Price Schedule | 5K | Veteran/Active Military 5K |
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Through May 27th | $35 | $20 |
On Race Day | $45 | $20 |
Schedule of Events |
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6:30am: Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Begins |
8:00am: 5k Race Begins |
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
May 24th: 11:00am-7:00pm @ Fleet Feet Lewis Center 1270 E Powell Rd Drive, Lewis Center, OH 43035 |
May 25th: 10:00am-6:00pm @Fleet Feet Lewis Center 1270 E Powell Rd Drive, Lewis Center, OH 43035 |
We have received notice from a few people that they live outside the central Ohio area and are not able to pick up their packet on the listed dates/times. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ALL THOSE IN THE CENTRAL OHIO AREA to pick up their packets at Fleet Feet during the scheduled dates/times. Race morning can be very chaotic but to accommodate our out-of-town guests, we will be offering a limited packet pickup at 6:30AM at the Westerville Sports Complex Shelter. You may pick up packets for other participants if needed and will need to provide your name to pick up your race packet. |
Parking
Limited parking will be available at the Westerville Sports Complex and will close at 7:30AM (or earlier if the lot is filled to capacity). Additional parking is available at the Westerville Community Center. Please use the crosswalks when going to the starting line and after you finish the Field of Heroes 5K. Please plan accordingly and allow yourself plenty of time to get parked, stretched out and to the starting area by 7:50AM.
SWAG
Coming soon!
Course Map
Race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.