11th Annual Heroes For Education 5K

  • Date Sun 5th October 2025
  • Time 7:15AM EDT
  • Location Lake Worth, Florida
  • Price Free - $38.60
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 11th Annual Heroes For Education 5K, taking place on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the beautiful John Prince Park in Lake Worth Beach, Palm Beach. This vibrant event not only promotes health and wellness but also raises crucial funds for the A-rated School District of Palm Beach County. Participants can look forward to an exciting day, starting with race day registration at 6:00 AM, followed by a variety of races including a Kids 1-Mile Fun Run for ages 12 and under at 7:15 AM and the main 5K Run/Walk at 7:45 AM, which will be chip-timed for accurate results.

The Heroes For Education 5K is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of community spirit, with awards for the top participating teams and individuals in various age categories. Plus, every child participating in the Kids events will receive a finisher medal! Join us to support local education while enjoying a fun-filled day of fitness and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students and teachers in Palm Beach County!

Organiser's Description

Lace up your athletic shoes and join the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County for the 11th Annual Heroes For Education 5K on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at John Prince Park in Lake Worth. This exciting and inspiring event promotes health and wellness, while also raising money and support for the A-rated School District of Palm Beach County!

DATE: Sunday, October 5, 2025

LOCATION: John Prince Park (4756 South Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461)

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

* 6:00 AM: Race Day Registration
* 7:15 AM: Kids 1-Mile Fun Run (Ages 12 and Under)
* 7:30 AM: Warm Up
* 7:45 AM: 5K Run/Walk (Chip Timed)
* 8:45 AM: School Mascot Race
* 9:00 AM: Kids 100-Yard Dash (Ages 7 and Under)
* 9:15 AM: Awards Ceremony

PRICING:

5K RUN/WALK

* $35 - General Registration (before Sept. 21)
* $25 - School District Employees (before Sept. 21)
* $40 - General Registration (Sept. 21 - Oct. 5)
* $30 - School District Employees (Sept. 21 - Oct. 5)

KIDS EVENTS

* $20 - Kids 1-Mile Fun Run
* $15 - Kids 100-Yard Dash

_NOTE: DISCOUNTED PRICING AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND EMPLOYEES WITH VALID ID. NO OTHER COUPONS APPLY._

ACCUCHIP TIMING | FINISHER MEDALS | RACE EVENT SHIRT & GOODIES | TONS OF AWARDS

HEROES AWARDS (PALM BEACH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS):

* $1,250 - Top Participating Team (Overall)
* $1,000 - Top Participating Team (Elementary School)
* $1,000 - Top Participating Team (Middle School)
* NEW THIS YEAR: $1,000 - Top Participating Team (K-8 School)
* $1,000 - Top Participating Team (High School)
* $1,000 - Top Participating Team (Alternative School)

_NOTE: ALL HEROES AWARDS PRIZE MONEY WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE WINNING SCHOOLS FOR EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES. EVEN IF SEPARATE GROUPS HAVE BEEN CREATED AT A SCHOOL -- SPORTS TEAMS, CLUBS, ETC. -- THE PRIZE MONEY WILL STILL GO TO THE SCHOOL FOR EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES, AND NOT THE INDIVIDUAL GROUPS._

FASTEST TEAM:

* $500 - 1st Place
* $300 - 2nd Place
* $200 - 3rd Place

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place prizes will be awarded for Elementary School, Middle School, K-8 School (NEW THIS YEAR), and High School. Each award will be presented to a school district-operated Palm Beach County public school of the registered team. Private and charter schools are not eligible. Fastest Team awards are based on the results of the 5K Run. One award per school.

AGE GROUP AWARDS:

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place awards will be presented to male and female participants in the following categories:

* Top 3 Overall
* Masters
* Age Groups: 9 and Under, 1014, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549, 5054, 5559, 6064, 6569, 70 and Over

_NOTE: ALL CHILDREN WHO COMPETE IN THE KIDS 1-MILE FUN RUN AND KIDS 100-YARD DASH WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL!_

SCHOOL MASCOT DASH:

Its a dash to the finish line for our Palm Beach County public school mascots to claim the School Mascot Dash title. Will your school be there?

$250 for the fastest mascot on the move! $100 just for participating in the race. REGISTRATION IS FREE!

Schools that win a Heroes Award can also win the School Mascot Dash. This race is only for costumed School District of Palm Beach County mascots!

_RACE RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON THE MORNING OF THE RACE AND UPDATED EVERY 5 MINUTES UNTIL ALL RUNNERS ARE FINISHED. THE FINAL RACE RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON THE ACCUCHIP TIMING WEBSITE AFTER 2:00 P.M. ON THE DAY OF THE RACE._

PACKET PICKUP LOCATIONS:

* TO BE DETERMINED -- CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

The Heroes For Education 5K raises vital funds and awareness for public education in Palm Beach County. Therefore, no refunds are available. Thank you for supporting students and teachers in Palm Beach County public schools!

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & Heroes for Education 5K Race T-Shirt

    Sun 5th October 2025 (7:45AM EDT)

    $38.60

  • 5K Run/Walk - School District Students, Teachers, and Employees (ID Required)

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & Heroes for Education 5K Race T-Shirt

    Sun 5th October 2025 (7:45AM EDT)

    $28.00

    Special rate for School District of Palm Beach County students, teachers, and employees. ID number required at registration. All Heroes Awards prize money will go directly to the winning schools for educational supplies. Even if separate groups have been created at a school -- sports teams, clubs, etc. -- the prize money will still go to the school for educational supplies, and not the individual groups.
  • Kids 1-Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $2.70 Fee & Kids 1-Mile Fun Run T-Shirt

    Sun 5th October 2025 (7:15AM EDT)

    $22.70

    1-Mile Fun Run for children ages 12 and under. No awards presented in this race. This is not a timed race.
  • Kids 100-Yard Dash

    Incl. $2.40 Fee

    Sun 5th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $17.40

    Children ages 7 and under dash to the finish line in this fun run. No awards presented in this race. This is not a timed race.
  • School Mascot Dash (For Palm Beach County School Mascots Only)

    Sun 5th October 2025 (8:45AM EDT)

    Free

    This race is only for costumed School District of Palm Beach County school mascots! $250 for the fastest mascot on the move! $100 just for participating in the race. One mascot per school.

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John Prince Park, 4756 South Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, 33461, FL, United States

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