Donate Life NC Hero Run
- Date Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Durham, North Carolina
- Price $22.65 - $38.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your sneakers and don your favorite hero costume for the 2026 Donate Life NC Hero Run, taking place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in the vibrant city of Durham, North Carolina! This exciting event celebrates the hero in all of us while raising awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation. Participants will enjoy a scenic out-and-back course on the American Tobacco Trail, starting and finishing at Herndon Park, where refreshments and awards await after the race.
The Hero Run features a variety of race distances to accommodate everyone, including a 5K Run/Walk/Roll for $35, which includes a t-shirt, a timing chip bib, and post-race goodies. There’s also a 1-Mile Fun Run for just $20, perfect for families and new runners, and a “Sleep In Superhero” option for $25 if you prefer to support the cause from home. With awards for the top overall male and female finishers, as well as age group winners, this event promises to be a fun-filled day of community spirit and celebration. Join us in making a difference and register today!
The Hero Run features a variety of race distances to accommodate everyone, including a 5K Run/Walk/Roll for $35, which includes a t-shirt, a timing chip bib, and post-race goodies. There’s also a 1-Mile Fun Run for just $20, perfect for families and new runners, and a “Sleep In Superhero” option for $25 if you prefer to support the cause from home. With awards for the top overall male and female finishers, as well as age group winners, this event promises to be a fun-filled day of community spirit and celebration. Join us in making a difference and register today!
Organiser's Description
Get your favorite hero costume ready for the 2026 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 run an out-and-back on the American Tobacco Trail and finish 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 support continued outreach and education statewide on the importance of organ, tissue, and eye donation.
Registration Fees/Dates/Categories:
5K Run/Walk/Roll: $35.00 per person. Race registration includes a t-shirt, a bib with a 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, live far away 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 Overall Male and Female
Top Male and Female in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
RACE DESCRIPTION/DETAILS:
The race will begin at Herndon Park in Durham. Runners and walkers will run an out-and-back on the American Tobacco Trail and finish 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 support continued outreach and education statewide on the importance of organ, tissue, and eye donation.
Registration Fees/Dates/Categories:
5K Run/Walk/Roll: $35.00 per person. Race registration includes a t-shirt, a bib with a 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, live far away 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 Overall Male and Female
Top Male and Female in the following age groups: 10 and under, 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 13th September 2026 (8:30AM 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 13th September 2026 (8:40AM 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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