10th Annual Hero 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sun 2nd November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Paramus, New Jersey
- Price $15.00 - $35.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
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Event summary
Join us for the 10th Annual Hero 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Bergen Community College in Paramus, Bergen! This exciting event is a wonderful opportunity to support our Student Veterans while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere. Participants can choose to run or walk the scenic 5K course, with awards for overall and age group winners. Don’t miss the chance to register early, as the first 300 participants will receive a commemorative race shirt!
For our younger participants, the Robert Dyer Kids 1K Fun Run is back! Children under 7 years old can join in on the fun with a 1K loop around the parking lot, ending at the official finish line. Each child will receive a custom cape to wear during the race, adding to the excitement of the day. Early packet pick-up is available on Thursday, October 30th, at Road Runner Sports, making it easy to prepare for race day. Mark your calendars for this fantastic event and be part of a great cause while enjoying a day of fun and fitness!
For our younger participants, the Robert Dyer Kids 1K Fun Run is back! Children under 7 years old can join in on the fun with a 1K loop around the parking lot, ending at the official finish line. Each child will receive a custom cape to wear during the race, adding to the excitement of the day. Early packet pick-up is available on Thursday, October 30th, at Road Runner Sports, making it easy to prepare for race day. Mark your calendars for this fantastic event and be part of a great cause while enjoying a day of fun and fitness!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the HERO 5K 2025!
Come out Sunday, November 2nd to support our Student Veterans for the 10th annual Hero 5K Run/Walk on the campus of Bergen Community College. Strollers welcome, overall and age group awards.
First 300 people to register for the HERO 5K will get a shirt
The Robert Dyer Kids 1K fun run is back! - All kids under 7 years old can sign up for this 1k loop around the parking lot. Ending at our official finish line.
All the proceeds go to support the Veterans of Bergen Community College.
Awards for Overall AND Age group winners
Awards for overall top 3 male and female. Male and Female Age group awards (top 3): 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 plus
Early Packet Pick-up: This year early packet pick up will be held on Thursday October 30th. At Road Runner Sports 65 E State Rt 4 Paramus NJ 07652, from 5pm - 7pm.
Please note there is no early pick-up for the kids 1k. The kids get capes that they can customize race day. It is part of the fun!
Bergen Community College
400 Paramus Road, Paramus NJ 07652
RACE MORNING:
Please enter the college (400 Paramus Road Paramus NJ) from Paramus Road. You will go straight through the circle and park on the top of parking lot A. There will be signs for you to follow.
Once parked please make your way over to the Buhler Challenger Science Center (Parking Lot C). This is where our runners village is. We will have volunteers directing you over to our village.
EVENT AGENDA:
Runner Check In: 7:30 AM 8:30 AM. We will have a bag drop available.
Hero 5K Starts: 8:30 AM
Kids 1K Fun Run: 9:30 AM . Please note that check in for the 1K will be next to the bounce house (the kids village) Kids Village will open at 730am
2024 Race Photos: HERO 5k 2024 Pictures [https://www.flickr.com/photos/bergencc/albums/72177720321697781/]
Come out Sunday, November 2nd to support our Student Veterans for the 10th annual Hero 5K Run/Walk on the campus of Bergen Community College. Strollers welcome, overall and age group awards.
First 300 people to register for the HERO 5K will get a shirt
The Robert Dyer Kids 1K fun run is back! - All kids under 7 years old can sign up for this 1k loop around the parking lot. Ending at our official finish line.
All the proceeds go to support the Veterans of Bergen Community College.
Awards for Overall AND Age group winners
Awards for overall top 3 male and female. Male and Female Age group awards (top 3): 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 plus
Early Packet Pick-up: This year early packet pick up will be held on Thursday October 30th. At Road Runner Sports 65 E State Rt 4 Paramus NJ 07652, from 5pm - 7pm.
Please note there is no early pick-up for the kids 1k. The kids get capes that they can customize race day. It is part of the fun!
Bergen Community College
400 Paramus Road, Paramus NJ 07652
RACE MORNING:
Please enter the college (400 Paramus Road Paramus NJ) from Paramus Road. You will go straight through the circle and park on the top of parking lot A. There will be signs for you to follow.
Once parked please make your way over to the Buhler Challenger Science Center (Parking Lot C). This is where our runners village is. We will have volunteers directing you over to our village.
EVENT AGENDA:
Runner Check In: 7:30 AM 8:30 AM. We will have a bag drop available.
Hero 5K Starts: 8:30 AM
Kids 1K Fun Run: 9:30 AM . Please note that check in for the 1K will be next to the bounce house (the kids village) Kids Village will open at 730am
2024 Race Photos: HERO 5k 2024 Pictures [https://www.flickr.com/photos/bergencc/albums/72177720321697781/]
Races
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Hero 5k
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$35.00
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Robert Dyer Kids 1K Fun Run
Incl. Mask and Cape
Sun 2nd November 2025 (9:30AM EST)
$15.00
This event is open to kids 7 years old and younger. The course is a simple loop around the parking lot (less than 1K) The the kids get to run across the finish line and get a finishers medal. All the kids that register will also get a cape they can personalize. Kids are encouraged to dress as their favorite super hero to honor our Veterans. -
Virtual HERO 5k
$35.00
Can't make it to campus on race morning? Still want to support our veterans? Sign up for our virtual event! Upload your results anytime on November 3rd. No age group awards will be given for this event. Everyone that registers and post result will receive a race shirt in the mail. Please allow 1-2 weeks for shipping.
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