Heroes Hot Oil 5K

Join us Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 9:00 am at Colony Grill in downtown St. Petersburg for the annual HOT OIL 5K and 1 mile run/walk benefitting the Heroes of the St. Pete Police and Fire Rescue.

Register now for the March 22nd, 2026 St. Pete Heroes Hot Oil Run presented by Colony Grill, as we celebrate those in service from start to finish!

The St. Pete Heroes Hot Oil Run is returning to our downtown course, with a family-friendly and festive post-race party, beginning and ending at Colony Grill. This relatively flat course is suitable for all levels of runners and walkers, regardless of your distance choice. Race check-in is event day only, and all participants are encouraged to park as close as possible to Colony Grill, 670 Central Avenue, St. Pete. An email will be sent the day before the event with your assigned bib number, waiver to participate, and any last-minute parking and arrival instructions to ensure a quick and efficient check-in process.

This annual event is brought to you by Colony Grill and the Heroes of the St. Pete Police and Fire Rescue, benefiting first responders and their families in St. Pete. The Heroes organization works directly with first responders and their families in times of need, particularly during critical incidents or tragic circumstances. Your participation is vital to empowering the Heroes to carry out this mission every year.

As usual, we’ve got AMAZING bling at the finish line again this year to thank you with a finisher’s medal celebrating the red, white, and blue, and all those who make a daily decision to keep us safe from harm’s way. Thank you to all those currently serving and to those who have served in the past.

Registration includes your Colony Pizza HOT OIL RUN T-shirt, substantial finisher’s medal, a timed and accurate run course, and GREAT music, local beer samples, and Colony Grill’s famous “hot oil” bar-style pizza at our post-race street party. Bring the whole family.

The mission of the Heroes of the St. Pete Police and Fire, Inc. is to honor St. Petersburg police officers and firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty and to provide financial support to assist police officers, firefighters, and their families during a crisis or tragedy. Their partner in this annual run, Colony Grill, is an 85-year-old restaurant brand known for its family-friendly tavern settings, gracious hospitality, and singular focus on unique and highly acclaimed pizza. It showcases a Wall of Heroes at all its restaurant locations, displaying framed portraits of veterans and first responders. Colony Grill has also raised nearly $500,000 since 2011, hosting numerous community road races in support of men and women who serve in uniform, both at home and abroad.

Sign up today…and celebrate service from start to finish!

Sign up early to reserve your space to run or walk with us this year, and know that every dollar you spend and mile you complete in this run demonstrates your commitment to honoring these first responders and supporting the work of the Heroes of the St Pete Police and Fire.