The 6th Annual Heroes On The Run

  • Date Sun 28th September 2025
  • Time 9:00AM PDT
  • Location Bend, Oregon
  • Price $11.60 - $64.60
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 10km, 5km

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Event summary

Join us for the 6th Annual Heroes On The Run on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the picturesque Riverbend Park in Bend, Deschutes! This vibrant dog-friendly event features a thrilling 5K, a challenging 10K, and an exciting Kids Mini-Run, making it perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Every step you take helps change a dog's life, as your registration supports the rescue and rehabilitation of dogs in need, with a goal of raising $100,000 this year!

Get ready to run, walk, or stroll alongside your furry companions while enjoying a day filled with community spirit and fun! All participants will receive a finisher medal, a race T-shirt, a swag bag, and a free raffle entry. Plus, adults over 21 can enjoy a complimentary beer! This year, we’re introducing professional race timing with instant results and a finish-line video to enhance your racing experience. Don’t miss the Beer Garden, Food Trucks, Kid Zone (complete with a bounce house and fire truck), local vendors, and the chance to meet adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes. With prizes for top finishers and plenty of ways to celebrate our shared love for dogs, this

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR OUR 6TH ANNUAL HEROES ON THE RUN - PRESENTED BY SUBARU OF BEND!

GET READY FOR STREET DOG HEROS BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR A DOG-FRIENDLY 5K, 10K, AND KIDS MINI-RUN IN BEAUTIFUL RIVERBEND PARK. EVERY STEP YOU TAKE WILL CHANGE A DOGS LIFE!

YOUR REGISTRATION HELPS GIVE DOGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND RIGHT HERE IN CENTRAL OREGON A SECOND CHANCE. THIS YEAR, OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE $100,000 SO WE CAN SAY YES TO EVEN MORE DOGS IN NEED.

Well run, walk, and celebrate our shared love for dogs, while funding rescue and expanding our life-saving spay & neuter clinics here at home and around the world.

Whether youre racing for a personal best, strolling with friends, or showing off your four-legged teammate, youll be part of a community coming together to help dogs everywhere.

* _Choose your distance: 5K, 10K, or Kids Mini-Run_
* _Bring along a PAWticipant - leashed, friendly dogs welcome!_
* _ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL, RACE T-SHIRT, SWAG BAG, ONE FREE RAFFLE ENTRY & FREE BEER (21+)!_
* _New this year: professional race timing with instant results and finish-line video._
* _Enjoy the Beer Garden, Food Trucks, Kid Zone (w/ bounce house & Fire Truck!), Raffles, Local Vendors and Adoptable Dogs ready to meet their new families._
* _Top finishers get to head to the prize table, where youll find gift cards ranging from $25 to $100 at some of Bends best businesses from dining to wellness to specialty shops. Run fast, and you might walk away with a steak dinner at Rancher Butcher Chef!_

PACKET PICK-UP 9/26 @ CASCADE LAKES BREWING, 3-7P - 21175 SE REED MARKET RD, BEND, OR 97702

RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP & LATE REGISTRATION 7:30-8:45A

PRE-RUN WARMUP 8:45A

RACES START: 9:00A



GET INVOLVED

SPONSOR INQUIRIES: PIETER [email protected]

VENDOR INQUIRIES: BECKY [email protected]

Races

  • 10K Run/Walk

    Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 28th September 2025 (9:00AM PDT)

    $64.60

    Registration includes Finisher Medal, T-shirt, Swag Bag & Beer Garden Wristband for 21+
  • Youth 10k Run/Walk

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 28th September 2025 (9:00AM PDT)

    $54.00

    For youth 17 and under - registration includes Finisher Medal, T-shirt & Swag Bag
  • 5K Run / Walk

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 28th September 2025 (9:15AM PDT)

    $54.00

    Registration includes Finisher Medal, T-shirt, Swag Bag & Beer Garden Wristband for 21+
  • Youth 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 28th September 2025 (9:15AM PDT)

    $43.40

    For youth 17 and under - registration includes Finisher Medal, T-shirt & Swag Bag
  • Kids Mini Run

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Sun 28th September 2025 (10:45AM PDT)

    $11.60

    A short-course (appx. 400m) around Riverbend park for younger kiddos or anyone not ready for the 5K - All kids get their own Street Dog Hero cape and eye mask!

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Location

Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St, Bend, 97702, OR, United States

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