Be a Hero 5K
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Urbana, Illinois
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the 6th Annual Be a Hero 5K, taking place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the vibrant Cunningham Campus in Urbana, Champaign! This exciting event invites both runners and walkers to join the fun and make a difference in the lives of local youth and families who benefit from Cunningham's vital services. Whether you choose to speed through “The Flash” 5K race or take a more leisurely approach with “The Hulk” 5K walk, everyone is welcome to participate and show their support.
This year, you can become a true hero by raising just $100 to unlock your official Cunningham Hero Cape, perfect for wearing on race day or anytime you’re making a positive impact in your community. With special awards and recognition awaiting both racers and walkers, the Be a Hero 5K promises a day filled with joy, inspiration, and camaraderie. Join us in supporting a fantastic cause that helps over 950 youth and families facing challenges such as trauma and mental health issues. Together, we can bring healing and hope to those in need!
This year, you can become a true hero by raising just $100 to unlock your official Cunningham Hero Cape, perfect for wearing on race day or anytime you’re making a positive impact in your community. With special awards and recognition awaiting both racers and walkers, the Be a Hero 5K promises a day filled with joy, inspiration, and camaraderie. Join us in supporting a fantastic cause that helps over 950 youth and families facing challenges such as trauma and mental health issues. Together, we can bring healing and hope to those in need!
Organiser's Description
BE A HERO IN THE EYES OF CUNNINGHAM KIDS!
Heroes have made such a big impact at Cunningham that our BE A HERO 5K NOW OCCURS ANNUALLYand we're thrilled to invite you to this year's event!
JOIN US FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL BE A HERO 5K
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026 | CUNNINGHAM'S CAMPUS
Lace up your superhero sneakers and get ready for miles of fun benefitting an incredible cause! This year's event features:
* "THE FLASH" 5K RACE for all runners
* "THE HULK" 5K WALK for all walkers
_No matter your skill level, you can Be a Hero!_ Special awards and recognition await both racers and walkers.
UNLOCK YOUR OFFICIAL CUNNINGHAM HERO CAPE!
Raise just $100 AND RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL CUNNINGHAM HERO CAPEwear it on race day or anytime you're being a hero in your community!
BECOME A SUPERHERO TODAY [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/115902/BecomeFundraiser]
WHY YOUR HEROIC SUPPORT MATTERS
All proceeds directly help the 953 YOUTH AND FAMILIES served by Cunningham. Many young people arrive with histories of abuse, neglect, trauma, and mental health challenges. They've experienced rejection and loss. CUNNINGHAM OFFERS HEALING AND HOPE through residential treatment, special education, and community-based services.
Learn more about how our programs help youth and families heal, learn, and grow at CUNNINGHAM.ORG [https://cunningham.org/]
_Cunningham Children's Home is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law._
Heroes have made such a big impact at Cunningham that our BE A HERO 5K NOW OCCURS ANNUALLYand we're thrilled to invite you to this year's event!
JOIN US FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL BE A HERO 5K
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026 | CUNNINGHAM'S CAMPUS
Lace up your superhero sneakers and get ready for miles of fun benefitting an incredible cause! This year's event features:
* "THE FLASH" 5K RACE for all runners
* "THE HULK" 5K WALK for all walkers
_No matter your skill level, you can Be a Hero!_ Special awards and recognition await both racers and walkers.
UNLOCK YOUR OFFICIAL CUNNINGHAM HERO CAPE!
Raise just $100 AND RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL CUNNINGHAM HERO CAPEwear it on race day or anytime you're being a hero in your community!
BECOME A SUPERHERO TODAY [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/115902/BecomeFundraiser]
WHY YOUR HEROIC SUPPORT MATTERS
All proceeds directly help the 953 YOUTH AND FAMILIES served by Cunningham. Many young people arrive with histories of abuse, neglect, trauma, and mental health challenges. They've experienced rejection and loss. CUNNINGHAM OFFERS HEALING AND HOPE through residential treatment, special education, and community-based services.
Learn more about how our programs help youth and families heal, learn, and grow at CUNNINGHAM.ORG [https://cunningham.org/]
_Cunningham Children's Home is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law._
Races
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Be a Hero 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 10th October 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
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1301 N. Cunningham Avenue, 1301 N. Cunningham Ave, Urbana, 61802, IL, United States
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