Run with the Heroes 5k, 10k & Family Walk
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 4:30PM PDT
- Location Madera, California
- Price $20.00 - $60.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 10th Annual Run with the Heroes, taking place on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, in the vibrant city of Madera! This exciting event offers participants a chance to choose between a 5K, a brand-new 10K, or a quarter-mile Family Walk, making it the perfect outing for everyone, regardless of their fitness level.
By joining this uplifting celebration, you'll be supporting Georges Passa, a program dedicated to creating sensory-safe, inclusive experiences for special needs children in hospitals and the community. This year, we honor the everyday heroes among us—healthcare professionals and first responders—while encouraging everyone to dress up as their favorite superhero! Expect a day filled with joy, including a sensory-friendly carnival, delicious food, and engaging activities for all ages.
Bring the whole family and help shine a light on inclusion for kids of all abilities. Run with purpose, celebrate diversity, and become a hero in your community. Sign up today and be part of a movement that ensures every child feels seen, safe, and celebrated!
By joining this uplifting celebration, you'll be supporting Georges Passa, a program dedicated to creating sensory-safe, inclusive experiences for special needs children in hospitals and the community. This year, we honor the everyday heroes among us—healthcare professionals and first responders—while encouraging everyone to dress up as their favorite superhero! Expect a day filled with joy, including a sensory-friendly carnival, delicious food, and engaging activities for all ages.
Bring the whole family and help shine a light on inclusion for kids of all abilities. Run with purpose, celebrate diversity, and become a hero in your community. Sign up today and be part of a movement that ensures every child feels seen, safe, and celebrated!
Organiser's Description
Join us SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH for the 10th Annual Run with the Heroes, a milestone celebration where every step truly makes a difference. To honor 10 incredible years, were excited to introduce a brand-new 10K alongside our 5k and quarter-mile Family Walk. When you run, walk, or roll, youre supporting Georges Passa life-changing program that creates sensory-safe, inclusive experiences for special needs children in hospitals and throughout our community. Your participation helps kids feel seen, safe, and celebrated exactly as they are.
This year, were honoring the HEROES AMONG UShealthcare professionals, first responders, and _everyday_ heroes. Come dressed as your favorite superhero, light up strollers and wheelchairs, to shine a bright light on inclusion for kids of ALL abilities. Bring the whole family and enjoy a sensory-friendly carnival, food, fun activities for all ages, and the chance to connect with organizations dedicated to supporting children with special needs. Run with purpose. Celebrate inclusion. Be a hero.
Sign up today and help us create a world where every child belongs.
This year, were honoring the HEROES AMONG UShealthcare professionals, first responders, and _everyday_ heroes. Come dressed as your favorite superhero, light up strollers and wheelchairs, to shine a bright light on inclusion for kids of ALL abilities. Bring the whole family and enjoy a sensory-friendly carnival, food, fun activities for all ages, and the chance to connect with organizations dedicated to supporting children with special needs. Run with purpose. Celebrate inclusion. Be a hero.
Sign up today and help us create a world where every child belongs.
Races
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Family Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (6:00PM PDT)
$20.00
This family-friendly course is a 1/4 mile long and safe for strollers and wheelchairs! For the safety of all participants, no bikes or scooters are allowed. All participants MUST be registered to be on the walking course. Kids 12 and under are FREE -
5k
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (5:00PM PDT)
$40.00
Our 5k is all about the FUN. Walk, run or roll through our 3.1 mile course. This is a non-timed event. For the safety of ALL our participants, no bikes or scooters are allowed. Your registration is an automatic entry for the Family Walk at 6pm -
10k
Sat 18th April 2026 (4:30PM PDT)
$60.00
A milestone event calls a new course! Introducing our 10k to celebrate a decade of Run with the Heroes! Challenge yourself to walk, run and roll 6.2 miles through our Valley Children's campus. This is a wheelchair-friendly course. For the safety of ALL participants, no bikes or scooters are allowed. Your registration is an automatic entry for the Family Walk at 6pm
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9300 Valley Children's Place, Madera, 93636, CA, United States
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