Donate Life NC Hero Run
- Date Sun 14th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Durham, North Carolina
- Price $22.65 - $38.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Donate Life NC Hero Run on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in vibrant Durham! This spirited event celebrates the hero in all of us while raising awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation in North Carolina. Participants can choose between a 5K Run/Walk/Roll or a 1 Mile Fun Run, both taking place along the picturesque American Tobacco Trail. The race kicks off at Herndon Park, where runners and walkers will enjoy a scenic out-and-back course before returning for refreshments and awards.
With registration fees starting at just $20 for the fun run and $35 for the 5K, all participants will receive a race t-shirt, bib with a timing chip, and access to the post-race festivities. Don’t miss your chance to don your favorite hero costume and join in the celebration—registration will close on September 1, and spots are filling up fast! Whether you're a serious runner or just looking for a fun way to support a worthy cause, the Donate Life NC Hero Run is an event you won’t want to miss!
With registration fees starting at just $20 for the fun run and $35 for the 5K, all participants will receive a race t-shirt, bib with a timing chip, and access to the post-race festivities. Don’t miss your chance to don your favorite hero costume and join in the celebration—registration will close on September 1, and spots are filling up fast! Whether you're a serious runner or just looking for a fun way to support a worthy cause, the Donate Life NC Hero Run is an event you won’t want to miss!
Organiser's Description
NOTE: ALMOST SOLD OUT!! REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON SEPT. 1.
Get your favorite hero costume ready for the 2025 Donate Life NC Hero Run! Join us in celebrating the hero in all of us as we run/walk/roll on the American Tobacco Trail in Durham and build awareness of organ, eye and tissue donation in NC!
RACE DESCRIPTION/DETAILS*:
The race will begin at Herndon Park in Durham. Runners and walkers will do an out and back on the American Tobacco Trail and end back at the park for refreshments and awards!
Parking is located at Herndon Park, 511 Scott King Road in Durham. Follow our signs to the starting line.
All funds go towards continued outreach and education statewide.
Registration Fees/Dates/Categories:
5K Run/Walk/Roll: $35.00 per person. Race registration includes a t-shirt, bib with timing chip and refreshments after the event.
1 mile fun run: $20.00 per person. The 1 Mile Fun Run includes a bib and the post race party!
Sleep in Superhero: $25.00 per person. Can't run or just don't want to get up early? Register as a Sleep In Superhero and we'll send you a race t-shirt!
AWARDS/CATEGORIES:
5K -Top 3 Male & Female Overall
Top 3 Combined Male & Female10 & under
Top 1 Male & Female in the following age groups: 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Get your favorite hero costume ready for the 2025 Donate Life NC Hero Run! Join us in celebrating the hero in all of us as we run/walk/roll on the American Tobacco Trail in Durham and build awareness of organ, eye and tissue donation in NC!
RACE DESCRIPTION/DETAILS*:
The race will begin at Herndon Park in Durham. Runners and walkers will do an out and back on the American Tobacco Trail and end back at the park for refreshments and awards!
Parking is located at Herndon Park, 511 Scott King Road in Durham. Follow our signs to the starting line.
All funds go towards continued outreach and education statewide.
Registration Fees/Dates/Categories:
5K Run/Walk/Roll: $35.00 per person. Race registration includes a t-shirt, bib with timing chip and refreshments after the event.
1 mile fun run: $20.00 per person. The 1 Mile Fun Run includes a bib and the post race party!
Sleep in Superhero: $25.00 per person. Can't run or just don't want to get up early? Register as a Sleep In Superhero and we'll send you a race t-shirt!
AWARDS/CATEGORIES:
5K -Top 3 Male & Female Overall
Top 3 Combined Male & Female10 & under
Top 1 Male & Female in the following age groups: 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Races
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5k Run/Walk/Roll
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.70
CLOSEDJoin us for a fun morning at Herndon Park in Durham for the Hero Run 5K! Wear your best superhero costume, come with a team or run in honor of someone special! -
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk/Roll
Incl. $2.65 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (8:10AM EDT)
$22.65
CLOSEDIf a 5K seems too daunting, join us for a wonderful 1 mile run run and walk on the American Tobacco Trail! Wear your favorite superhero costume and help us celebrate the hero in all of us! -
Sleep in Superhero
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$28.00
CLOSEDVIRTUAL RUN ONLY! Can't run or just don't want to get up early? Register as a Sleep In Superhero and we'll send you a race t-shirt!
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