Hero-Up 5K and Kids' Race and Virtual 5K
- Date Sat 30th August 2025 - Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM PDT
- Location Tigard, Oregon
- Price Free - $38.35
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your sneakers and unleash your inner superhero at the Hero-Up 5K and Kids' Race, taking place on Saturday, August 30th, 2025, at Cook Park in Tigard, Washington! Join us for a fantastic day dedicated to supporting children's cancer research, where 100% of the proceeds go directly to this vital cause. Whether you're sprinting in the 5K or cheering on the little heroes in the Kids' Race, your participation makes a difference.
For those who prefer the flexibility of running from home, we also offer a virtual 5K option. You can complete your run anytime between August 30th and September 13th, and submit your results easily via text or web form. Don't miss out on the chance to earn a race shirt—be sure to register by August 4th! Over the years, our efforts have raised nearly half a million dollars for children's cancer research. Join us in making this year the best yet and help us continue this important mission!
For those who prefer the flexibility of running from home, we also offer a virtual 5K option. You can complete your run anytime between August 30th and September 13th, and submit your results easily via text or web form. Don't miss out on the chance to earn a race shirt—be sure to register by August 4th! Over the years, our efforts have raised nearly half a million dollars for children's cancer research. Join us in making this year the best yet and help us continue this important mission!
Organiser's Description
2024 Results are HERE [https://www.hubertiming.com/results/2024HeroUp]
Welcome back!!! On August 30th, 2025 we invite you to lace up your running shoes, don your cape and mask, and pound the pavement for Children's Cancer Research! 100% of race net proceeds go to children's cancer research. We are so glad to welcome everyone to Hero-Up for Children's Cancer! This year the 5K and Kids' races will be at COOK PARK IN TIGARD. We are also offering a virtual 5K.
Please register by August 4th to be guaranteed a race shirt!
VIRTUAL RESULTS SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
1. When the race officially starts on Saturday, August 30th, youll receive a text message and email welcoming you to the race.
2. You must complete your run between Saturday, August 30th and end of day Saturday, September 13th.
3. Submission of your race results can be done via text message or web form.
4. When submitting your results, youll have the option to include a link to your Strava or Garmin Connect activity. If you do this, your results will be marked as Verified. If you don't have one of these apps, you can install Strava from your phone's app store and run with your phone.
5. Results will be ranked online in the following categories: overall, gender, and age group.
In the last 12 years since we started our organization, our donations have totaled $484,500 to the Pediatric Brain Tumor bank at OHSU for children's cancer research and to the Children's Cancer Therapy Development Institute. Help us increase that amount this year!
Welcome back!!! On August 30th, 2025 we invite you to lace up your running shoes, don your cape and mask, and pound the pavement for Children's Cancer Research! 100% of race net proceeds go to children's cancer research. We are so glad to welcome everyone to Hero-Up for Children's Cancer! This year the 5K and Kids' races will be at COOK PARK IN TIGARD. We are also offering a virtual 5K.
Please register by August 4th to be guaranteed a race shirt!
VIRTUAL RESULTS SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
1. When the race officially starts on Saturday, August 30th, youll receive a text message and email welcoming you to the race.
2. You must complete your run between Saturday, August 30th and end of day Saturday, September 13th.
3. Submission of your race results can be done via text message or web form.
4. When submitting your results, youll have the option to include a link to your Strava or Garmin Connect activity. If you do this, your results will be marked as Verified. If you don't have one of these apps, you can install Strava from your phone's app store and run with your phone.
5. Results will be ranked online in the following categories: overall, gender, and age group.
In the last 12 years since we started our organization, our donations have totaled $484,500 to the Pediatric Brain Tumor bank at OHSU for children's cancer research and to the Children's Cancer Therapy Development Institute. Help us increase that amount this year!
Races
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Virtual 5k
Incl. $3.35 Fee & Race Shirt
$38.35
We are offering a virtual race for those who aren't able to attend in person this year. Submission for your virtual time will work just like last year. You will receive a text and email with links to submit your time. You have through September 13th to run/walk and submit your time. -
Kids Race (In-Person!)
Incl. Race Shirt
Sat 30th August 2025 (10:00AM PDT)
Free
This race is definitely the highlight of the day. All children are encouraged to dress up like their favorite superhero and each will receive a race medal for participating. If you would like a youth race shirt, you can select that option when registering and pay $20. -
5K (In-Person!)
Incl. $3.35 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 30th August 2025 (9:00AM PDT)
$38.35
We can't wait to see all of you heroes in person this year!!! Register early to guarantee yourself a race shirt. Participants also receive medals.
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