Heroes For Nick 5K, Family Walk & Kids' Hero Dash

  • Date Sun 12th October 2025
  • Time 10:00AM EDT
  • Location Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
  • Price $18.09 - $33.30
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Join us for an inspiring day at the 16th annual Heroes For Nick 5K, Family Walk & Kids' Hero Dash on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery. This vibrant event is dedicated to supporting pediatric cancer patients and their families, honoring the legacy of Nicholas Mincarelli. Participants can choose from three exciting race distances: a competitive 5K, a family-friendly 1-mile walk, and the fun-filled Kids' Hero Dash, designed for ages 2-10, which features a thrilling 400-meter lap on the track.

Kick off your day with registration and shirt/bib pick-up starting at 9 AM at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School. The 5K race begins at 10:30 AM, followed by the Family Walk at 10:45 AM, and the Kids' Hero Dash at 10:00 AM. Every child in the Hero Dash will receive a finishers' prize, while participants in the 5K will have the chance to win medals and prizes in their age groups! Enjoy delicious refreshments, a delightful Hot Chocolate Bar, and engage in fall games and crafts throughout the day. Don't miss out on the opportunity to fundraise for a

Organiser's Description

Welcome to our 16th annual Heroes for Nick 5K, Family Walk, & Kids' Hero Dash. The Kids' Hero Dash, for ages 2-10, will complete 1 lap on the track. All kids will get a finishers' prize. The family walk is open to all ages and will include a 1 mile loop on a paved surface. The 5K race will have prizes for the top 2 finishers in each age group and medals will be awarded to the top overall male and female winners. Come out and enjoy our featured Hot Chocolate Bar, participate in our fall games/crafts, and enter to win one of our amazing raffle baskets. When you register for the event, please consider utilizing the shareable link to start an individual fundraiser or gather friends/family to raise money as a team. You can earn NixCancer apparel and/or an Amazon gift card when you meet specific fundraising goals. We have a TEAM incentive prize. The top overall team will win their choice of a pizza party or an ice cream sundae party. Register by 9/15 to get your FREE Heroes for Nick shirt! If you are interested in being a shirt sponsor, please visit our website for more details www.nixcancerfoundation.org [http://www.nixcancerfoundation.org]. *Shirt sponsors need to be confirmed by 9/1 to be included on the back of our shirts.

Our event will raise funds for pediatric cancer patients and their families. We are working towards our dream project of building individual housing units in Philadelphia, near CHOP. NixCancer Foundation has partnered with Bryn Mawr Racing Company to bring you an event that will honor the life of Nicholas Mincarelli while supporting families fighting cancer. For more information about NixCancer Foundation and our honored heroes, please visit www.nixcancerfoundation.org [http://www.nixcancerfoundation.org]



Location: Plymouth Whitemarsh High School- Walk in registration and shirt/bib pick up begins at 9am

*SHIRT/BIB PICK-UP: RACE DAY PICK UP AT PWHS OR VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS CAN CHOOSE SHIPPING OPTION AT CHECK OUT

Awards: Medals for overall Male/Female finisher / Age Groups: top 2 (male/female) in each age group (under 12, 12-18, over 18)

*SHIRTS NOT GUARANTEED AFTER SEPTEMBER 15TH!

* PRICES WILL INCREASE BY $5 ON OCTOBER 16TH.

Kid's Hero Dash: $15- Ages 2-10 yrs. (400 meters/1 lap) 10:00am start time

5K:$30 10:30 am start time

Family Walk: $20 10:45 am start time

Amenities: Course will be around PW High School with a stadium finish, Heroes for Nick shirt (participants registered by 9/15), refreshments, water stations, prizes, face painting, lawn games, additional fundraising incentives.

Race Results: Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 12th October 2025 (10:15AM EDT)

    $33.30

  • 1 Mile Walk

    Incl. $3.09 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 12th October 2025 (10:30AM EDT)

    $23.09

  • Kids' Hero Dash (400 Meters)-Ages 2-10 Yrs.

    Incl. $3.09 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 12th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $18.09

    Kids will run 1 lap on the PWHS track
  • Virtual 5K-Run Anywhere (Racejoy App Available!)

    Incl. $3.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    $33.30

  • Virtual -1-Mile Walk

    Incl. $3.09 Fee & T-Shirt

    $23.09

  • Virtual- Kids' Hero Dash -Ages 2-10 Yrs.

    Incl. $3.09 Fee & T-Shirt

    $18.09

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201 East Germantown Pike, Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, Plymouth Meeting, 19462, PA, United States

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