The Hero's Journey 5K
- Date Sat 26th July 2025
- Time 8:00AM MDT
- Location Aurora, Colorado
- Price $12.18 - $38.86
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Join us for the 3rd annual Hero's Journey 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the vibrant city of Aurora, Arapahoe. This inspiring point-to-point race takes participants through the heart of Aurora's City Center, culminating at the serene 7/20 Memorial Reflection Garden. Designed for everyone from seasoned runners to first-time participants, the Hero's Journey symbolizes the challenges we face and the triumphs we achieve.
As you run or walk, you'll not only honor your personal journey but also pay tribute to the heroes of the July 20, 2012 tragedy. Participants over 21 will enjoy access to the annual beer festival hosted by the 7/20 Foundation, making this event a perfect blend of fitness and celebration. With all proceeds benefiting the Zack Golditch Opportunity Scholarship, your participation will help empower future generations. Don’t miss this transformative experience where every step brings us closer together in hope and remembrance!
As you run or walk, you'll not only honor your personal journey but also pay tribute to the heroes of the July 20, 2012 tragedy. Participants over 21 will enjoy access to the annual beer festival hosted by the 7/20 Foundation, making this event a perfect blend of fitness and celebration. With all proceeds benefiting the Zack Golditch Opportunity Scholarship, your participation will help empower future generations. Don’t miss this transformative experience where every step brings us closer together in hope and remembrance!
Organiser's Description
The 7/20 Foundation [https://www.7-20memorial.org] is proud to present the 3rd annual Heros Journey 5k Run/Walk. This unique point-to-point race makes its way through Aurora's City Center and culminates in the 7/20 Memorial Reflection Garden. For those over 21, this race includes admission into the 7/20 Foundation's annual beer festival.
The Hero's Journey represents any person who faces a challenge, encounters struggles to overcome it, and returns home a Hero. We hope this 5k is a transformative experience as you run/walk together; whether you are a veteran runner or this is your first 5k. We chose to start the run across from the theater and end in the 7/20 Memorial Reflection Garden as your return home/finish line to honor the journey from tragedy to hope. It is the perfect place for each of us to honor and celebrate our collective accomplishment as well as our heroes from the July 20, 2012 tragedy.
_All proceeds raised through the event will go toward the Zack Golditch Opportunity Scholarship. _
The Hero's Journey represents any person who faces a challenge, encounters struggles to overcome it, and returns home a Hero. We hope this 5k is a transformative experience as you run/walk together; whether you are a veteran runner or this is your first 5k. We chose to start the run across from the theater and end in the 7/20 Memorial Reflection Garden as your return home/finish line to honor the journey from tragedy to hope. It is the perfect place for each of us to honor and celebrate our collective accomplishment as well as our heroes from the July 20, 2012 tragedy.
_All proceeds raised through the event will go toward the Zack Golditch Opportunity Scholarship. _
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