In the foreground, illustrations depict nurses providing leadership, bedside care, and teaching, while the background features a hospital, emergency vehicles, and the Kentucky Nurses Association logo with a patriotic theme.

2026 Healthcare Heroes 5K &ndash; 120 Years Strong Join the Kentucky Nurses Association as we celebrate 120 years of nursing leadership, compassionate care, and healthcare education at the 2026 Healthcare Heroes 5K.&nbsp; Whether you participate in person at Freeman Lake in Elizabethtown, KY on September 12, 2026, or complete the Virtual 5K between September 5&ndash;12, you&#39;ll be honoring the healthcare professionals who make a difference every day. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to support the 2026vHealthcare Heroes 5K, helping us continue to recognize, celebrate, and promote the vital work of nurses and healthcare leaders across Kentucky.&nbsp; Together, we can strengthen our profession, support our communities, and inspire the next generation of healthcare heroes. There is no healthcare without nUrSes! You can register for the 5K here:<a fr-original-style="" href="https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Elizabethtown/KentuckyNursesAssociation5KFunRunWalk?raceRefCode=bDwE7sea&" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">2026 Healthcare Heroes 5K Registration</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1781629052/wysiwyg/lozg3sgls4sptlykpgjp.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

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2026 Healthcare Heroes 5K – 120 Years Strong Join the Kentucky Nurses Association as we celebrate 120 years of nursing leadership, compassionate care, and healthcare education at the 2026 Healthcare Heroes 5K.  Whether you participate in person at Freeman Lake in Elizabethtown, KY on September 12, 2026, or complete the Virtual 5K between September 5–12, you'll be honoring the healthcare professionals who make a difference every day. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to support the 2026vHealthcare Heroes 5K, helping us continue to recognize, celebrate, and promote the vital work of nurses and healthcare leaders across Kentucky.  Together, we can strengthen our profession, support our communities, and inspire the next generation of healthcare heroes. There is no healthcare without nUrSes! You can register for the 5K here:<a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Elizabethtown/KentuckyNursesAssociation5KFunRunWalk?raceRefCode=bDwE7sea&amp;" target="_blank">2026 Healthcare Heroes 5K Registration</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1781629052/wysiwyg/lozg3sgls4sptlykpgjp.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;position:relative;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />

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