9th Annual Hero 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sun 3rd November 2024
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Paramus, New Jersey
- Price $15.00 - $35.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Join us for the 9th Annual Hero 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the beautiful Bergen Community College in Paramus, Bergen. This exciting event not only promotes fitness but also supports our veterans, making it a meaningful way to give back to those who have served. The race kicks off at 8:30 AM and welcomes participants of all ages, with strollers allowed on the scenic course.
In addition to the 5K, young runners can participate in the Robert Dyer Kids 1K fun run, designed for children under 7 years old. Each child will receive a customizable cape and a finisher’s medal, making it a delightful experience for the little ones. With overall and age group awards up for grabs, this is an event you don’t want to miss! Sign up today and be part of a fantastic community gathering that celebrates health, camaraderie, and support for our heroes!
In addition to the 5K, young runners can participate in the Robert Dyer Kids 1K fun run, designed for children under 7 years old. Each child will receive a customizable cape and a finisher’s medal, making it a delightful experience for the little ones. With overall and age group awards up for grabs, this is an event you don’t want to miss! Sign up today and be part of a fantastic community gathering that celebrates health, camaraderie, and support for our heroes!
Organiser's Description
WE HAVE SOLD OUT OF OUR SHIRTS. YOU ARE STILL WELCOME TO SIGN UP FOR OUR EVENT, BUT IF YOU SIGN UP AS OF 12 NOON ON 11/2 YOU ARE NOT GUARANTEED A RACE SHIRT. YOU ARE WELCOME TO STOP BACK AFTER THE RACE TO SEE IF WE HAVE ANY LEFTOVER. IT WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.
Tomorrow is race day!!
When you pull into the college from Paramus Road please go straight through the circle and make a right into parking lot A. Once you are parked please walk through the college to parking lot C (please take a look at the college map posted to our race page). This is a 5 minute walk. We will have signs and volunteers directing you.
Check in will start at 730am.
All registration is done online. No Cash or Checks will be accepted on race morning.
We will have a bag drop available with bags for you to use.
The race starts at 8:30am.
It is going to be a beautiful day !!!
Welcome to the HERO 5K 2024!
The HERO 5K is held on the campus of Bergen Community College. (11/3, 8:30am start)
2024 Grand Prix Event
Come out November 3rd to support our Veterans on our scenic course. Strollers welcome, overall and age group awards.
First 300 people to register for the HERO 5K will get a shirt
Overall AND Age group award winners will receive a HERO 5k pint glass! Picture below
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 kids that register get a cape they can customize and a finishers medal!
All the proceeds go to support the Veterans of Bergen Community College.
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: Please stay tuned for details. Early packet pick up will be held the Friday before the event.
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.
Runner Check in is from 730am 830am. We will have a bag drop available.
The Kids 1 K will start at 930am. Please note that check in for the 1K will be next to the bounce house (the kids village) Kids Village will open at 730am
2023 Race Photos: Race Photos [https://www.flickr.com/photos/bergencc/albums/72177720312474857]
Tomorrow is race day!!
When you pull into the college from Paramus Road please go straight through the circle and make a right into parking lot A. Once you are parked please walk through the college to parking lot C (please take a look at the college map posted to our race page). This is a 5 minute walk. We will have signs and volunteers directing you.
Check in will start at 730am.
All registration is done online. No Cash or Checks will be accepted on race morning.
We will have a bag drop available with bags for you to use.
The race starts at 8:30am.
It is going to be a beautiful day !!!
Welcome to the HERO 5K 2024!
The HERO 5K is held on the campus of Bergen Community College. (11/3, 8:30am start)
2024 Grand Prix Event
Come out November 3rd to support our Veterans on our scenic course. Strollers welcome, overall and age group awards.
First 300 people to register for the HERO 5K will get a shirt
Overall AND Age group award winners will receive a HERO 5k pint glass! Picture below
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 kids that register get a cape they can customize and a finishers medal!
All the proceeds go to support the Veterans of Bergen Community College.
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: Please stay tuned for details. Early packet pick up will be held the Friday before the event.
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.
Runner Check in is from 730am 830am. We will have a bag drop available.
The Kids 1 K will start at 930am. Please note that check in for the 1K will be next to the bounce house (the kids village) Kids Village will open at 730am
2023 Race Photos: Race Photos [https://www.flickr.com/photos/bergencc/albums/72177720312474857]
Races
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Hero 5k
Sun 3rd November 2024 (8:30AM EST)
$35.00
CLOSEDWe have sold out of our shirts. You are still welcome to sign up for our event, but if you sign up as of 12 noon on 11/2 you are not guaranteed a race shirt. You are welcome to stop back after the race to see if we have any leftover. It will be first come first serve. -
Robert Dyer Kids 1K Fun Run
Sun 3rd November 2024 (9:30AM EST)
$15.00
CLOSEDThis 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
CLOSEDWe have sold out of our shirts. You are still welcome to sign up for our event, but if you sign up as of 12 noon on 11/2 you are not guaranteed a race shirt. You are welcome to stop back after the race to see if we have any leftover. It will be first come first serve. 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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