United Way Be a Hero
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Past event
9:00 AM CST
Durant, Oklahoma
$17.61–$28.29 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exciting United Way Be a Hero event on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, in the heart of Durant, Bryan County! This annual celebration features a thrilling 5K race and a fun-filled 1-mile Fun Run, both designed to benefit the Bryan County United Way and its partner agencies, including the inspiring Red River Special Olympics.
The race kicks off from Evergreen in front of Opera House Coffee, with the 5K setting the pace followed by the lively 1-mile run. Runners can look forward to a water stop on the 5K course and the chance to earn awards for top finishers in various categories. As a special highlight, participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite superheroes, adding an extra layer of fun to the day! Pack pick-up will be available both on the day before the event and on race day morning. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to run, support a great cause, and celebrate the heroes in our community!
The race kicks off from Evergreen in front of Opera House Coffee, with the 5K setting the pace followed by the lively 1-mile run. Runners can look forward to a water stop on the 5K course and the chance to earn awards for top finishers in various categories. As a special highlight, participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite superheroes, adding an extra layer of fun to the day! Pack pick-up will be available both on the day before the event and on race day morning. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to run, support a great cause, and celebrate the heroes in our community!
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Races
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5k
Incl. $3.29 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM CST
$28.29
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1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.61 Fee & T-Shirt
The 1-mile fun run will start after the 5k gets started (5-10 minutes following 5k start).
Entries closed9:05 AM CST
$17.61
Organiser's description
Annual 5K and 1-mile Fun Run to benefit the Bryan County United Way and its agencies, including the Red River Special Olympics which was added as a main partner of the event in 2020 to highlight the Heroes that they are. The date of this year's event is Saturday, March 1st in downtown Durant. #beahero2025
This is a Choctaw PACE event; if you are a a member of the PACE Program, please register through PACE.
United Way will have packet pick-up options the day before the race (Friday, February 28th) as well as on race day morning. If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the UW Director, Pam Robinson, at [email protected]
The race will take place beginning with the 5k followed by the 1-mile fun run; taking off from Evergreen in front of Opera House Coffee. There will be a water stop for the 5k within the loop at Southeastern. Awards for the Overall Male and Female 5k Winners, Top 3 winners (both male and female) within each age division, and The Suman Cup (Sponsors' Challenge), will be given out to winners of these categories and announced after race results. The event will be chip-timed and hosted by First Place Timing. Ciara's Cup (Special Olympian - Heart of a Champion Award) will be given out at the annual Special Olympics track and field event held in April, along with a donation to Special Olympics from race proceeds. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the run. Don't forget, dressing up as your favorite superhero is encouraged!
This is a Choctaw PACE event; if you are a a member of the PACE Program, please register through PACE.
United Way will have packet pick-up options the day before the race (Friday, February 28th) as well as on race day morning. If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the UW Director, Pam Robinson, at [email protected]
The race will take place beginning with the 5k followed by the 1-mile fun run; taking off from Evergreen in front of Opera House Coffee. There will be a water stop for the 5k within the loop at Southeastern. Awards for the Overall Male and Female 5k Winners, Top 3 winners (both male and female) within each age division, and The Suman Cup (Sponsors' Challenge), will be given out to winners of these categories and announced after race results. The event will be chip-timed and hosted by First Place Timing. Ciara's Cup (Special Olympian - Heart of a Champion Award) will be given out at the annual Special Olympics track and field event held in April, along with a donation to Special Olympics from race proceeds. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the run. Don't forget, dressing up as your favorite superhero is encouraged!
Location
201 W Evergreen, Durant, 74701, OK, United States
United Way Be a Hero
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