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

Sunday, October 20, 2024 Past event

10:30 AM EDT

Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania

$22.20–$38.10 · 6 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the 16th annual Heroes For Nick 5K, Family Walk, and Kids' Hero Dash on Sunday, October 20th, 2024, in Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery. This uplifting event celebrates community spirit while raising funds for pediatric cancer patients and their families. The day kicks off with the Kids' Hero Dash for ages 2-10, where young participants will complete a fun 400-meter lap on the track, receiving a special finishers' prize. The Family Walk offers a scenic 1-mile loop suitable for all ages, while the main event, the 5K race, features exciting prizes for the top two finishers in each age group and medals for overall male and female winners.

Participants can enjoy a delightful Hot Chocolate Bar, engage in fall-themed games and crafts, and have the chance to win incredible raffle baskets. By registering, you can also kickstart an individual fundraiser or form a team to earn fantastic incentives like NixCancer apparel or Amazon gift cards. Be sure to sign up by September 15th to receive your FREE Heroes for Nick shirt! Together, let's honor Nicholas Mincarelli's legacy while supporting families in need. Come make a difference, have fun, and create lasting memories at

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Races

5k

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

10:15 AM EDT

$38.10

Entries closed
1 Mile Walk

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

10:30 AM EDT

$27.50

Entries closed
Kids' Hero Dash (400 meters)-Ages 2-10 yrs.

Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

Kids will run 1 lap on the PWHS track

10:00 AM EDT

$22.20

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Virtual 5k-Run Anywhere (Racejoy App Available!)
Virtual

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

10:30 AM EDT

$38.10

Entries closed
Virtual -1-mile Walk
Virtual

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

10:30 AM EDT

$27.50

Entries closed
Virtual- Kids' Hero Dash -Ages 2-10 yrs.
Virtual

Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

10:30 AM EDT

$22.20

Entries closed

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