Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Buckhannon, West Virginia
- Price $34.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the picturesque town of Buckhannon, Upshur. This exciting event, sponsored by WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital and West Virginia Wesleyan College, aims to promote healthy living while supporting a great cause—the STUDENT NURSES OF WESLEYAN (SNOW).
The race features a professionally timed 5K run/walk, and participants are encouraged to dress up in their favorite superhero gear for a fun and festive atmosphere! Early registration is available until August 28, ensuring you receive a race t-shirt and swag bag. Late registration runs from August 29 to September 17 for $35, while day-of registration is $40—so be sure to secure your spot! Registration is open to all ages, with children aged 0-5 participating for free.
Race day kicks off at 9 AM with registration and packet pick-up, followed by the health fair and the start of the race at 10 AM. After the race, awards will be presented, and the health fair will conclude at noon. With ample parking available and a commitment to community health, the
The race features a professionally timed 5K run/walk, and participants are encouraged to dress up in their favorite superhero gear for a fun and festive atmosphere! Early registration is available until August 28, ensuring you receive a race t-shirt and swag bag. Late registration runs from August 29 to September 17 for $35, while day-of registration is $40—so be sure to secure your spot! Registration is open to all ages, with children aged 0-5 participating for free.
Race day kicks off at 9 AM with registration and packet pick-up, followed by the health fair and the start of the race at 10 AM. After the race, awards will be presented, and the health fair will conclude at noon. With ample parking available and a commitment to community health, the
Organiser's Description
WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital and West Virginia Wesleyan College are sponsoring a 5K run/walk and community health fair to promote healthy living.
Funds raised will benefit the STUDENT NURSES OF WESLEYAN (SNOW).
The race will be professionally timed by Appalachian Timing Group.
DATE:
Saturday, September 19, 2026
THEME:
Superhero! You are welcome to dress up in your favorite superhero gear!
REGISTRATION:
EARLY REGISTRATION: Through August 28! Guarantees race t-shirt and swag bag
LATE REGISTRATION: August 29 through September 17! Price increase to $35 - guarantees swag bag, but NO t-shirt
DAY-OF REGISTRATION: Price increase to $40 - swag bag not guaranteed and NO t-shirt
*You can register all ages. Children ages 0-5 are free, but they will not receive a t-shirt
**Registration will be closed on September 18 to prepare bibs, but don't worry! You can still register on the day of the race!
LOCATION:
Fountain loop at West Virginia Wesleyan College (Camden Ave.), Buckhannon, WV 26201
PARKING:
Street, Buckhannon River Walk, WVWC campus
RACE DAY TIMELINE:
9AM: Registration and Packet Pick-up | Health Fair Begins
10AM: Race Begins
11 Awards
NOON: Health Fair Ends
Funds raised will benefit the STUDENT NURSES OF WESLEYAN (SNOW).
The race will be professionally timed by Appalachian Timing Group.
DATE:
Saturday, September 19, 2026
THEME:
Superhero! You are welcome to dress up in your favorite superhero gear!
REGISTRATION:
EARLY REGISTRATION: Through August 28! Guarantees race t-shirt and swag bag
LATE REGISTRATION: August 29 through September 17! Price increase to $35 - guarantees swag bag, but NO t-shirt
DAY-OF REGISTRATION: Price increase to $40 - swag bag not guaranteed and NO t-shirt
*You can register all ages. Children ages 0-5 are free, but they will not receive a t-shirt
**Registration will be closed on September 18 to prepare bibs, but don't worry! You can still register on the day of the race!
LOCATION:
Fountain loop at West Virginia Wesleyan College (Camden Ave.), Buckhannon, WV 26201
PARKING:
Street, Buckhannon River Walk, WVWC campus
RACE DAY TIMELINE:
9AM: Registration and Packet Pick-up | Health Fair Begins
10AM: Race Begins
11 Awards
NOON: Health Fair Ends
Races
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Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$34.50
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