We Can Be Heroes 5K
- Date Sun 25th October 2026
- Time 9:15AM EDT
- Location Montgomery, New York
- Price Free - $22.95
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 9th Annual We Can Be Heroes 5K & Kids Fun Run on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the scenic Orange County Airport in Montgomery, NY! This exciting event kicks off at 9:15 AM with a 5K Walk, followed by the 5K Run at 9:30 AM, and wraps up with a free quarter-mile Kids Fun Run at 10:30 AM. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to join in this flat and fast course, perfect for those looking to set new personal records.
Celebrate everyday heroes and show off your creativity by dressing as your favorite superhero or personal hero for a chance to win fun prizes! With complimentary race shirts for the first 175 participants and awards for top finishers in each age group, the We Can Be Heroes 5K promises a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and community spirit. Plus, all proceeds benefit FEARLESS! Hudson Valley, providing vital services to victims and survivors of abuse and violence. Mark your calendar and be part of this uplifting event that champions courage and support in our community!
Celebrate everyday heroes and show off your creativity by dressing as your favorite superhero or personal hero for a chance to win fun prizes! With complimentary race shirts for the first 175 participants and awards for top finishers in each age group, the We Can Be Heroes 5K promises a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and community spirit. Plus, all proceeds benefit FEARLESS! Hudson Valley, providing vital services to victims and survivors of abuse and violence. Mark your calendar and be part of this uplifting event that champions courage and support in our community!
Organiser's Description
[We Can Be Heroes 5K and Kids Fun Run]
Join FEARLESS! in celebrating everyday heroes at our 9th Annual
WE CAN BE HEROES 5K & KIDS FUN RUN
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Orange County Airport, Montgomery, NY [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Orange+County+Airport/@41.5143719,-74.2610389,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89dcd5ad33737a19:0xb8bfd65cd7d29c7!8m2!3d41.5143719!4d-74.2588502]
ABOUT THE RACE
We will kick off the day at 9:15 AM with our 5K Walk, followed by the 5K Run at 9:30 AM and the free quarter-mile Kids Fun Run at 10:30 AM. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome!
This course is flat, fun, and fast, so be prepared to beat your personal best. 5K AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP.
Complimentary race shirts are guaranteed for the first 175 registered participants.
Participants who register after October 5 may not receive their selected shirt size, but we will do our best to accommodate all requests.
_Packet pick-up begins at 8:30 AM with light refreshments._
Become a Sponsor [https://www.fearlesshv.org/file_download/inline/dc293a43-1756-4fe8-ba02-5ff14b23d146]
RUNNING FOR A CAUSE
All proceeds benefit FEARLESS! HUDSON VALLEY, the only private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Orange and Sullivan Counties providing free and confidential services for victims and survivors of abuse and violence.
Our mission is to build an informed, just, and accountable society where all people can experience supportive and safe relationships free from abuse, exploitation, and oppression. We advance this mission through education, prevention, advocacy, shelter, and comprehensive services for survivors of interpersonal violence, human trafficking, sexual violence, and other forms of crime victimization.
[We Can Be Heroes 5K event]
Download the 2026 We Can Be Heroes 5K Flyer [https://www.fearlesshv.org/file_download/85501c64-4807-4086-b9e2-359928b6e8cc]
GET IN THE SPIRIT!
Were big believers in everyday heroes and encourage you to be the hero of your own story. Dress as your favorite SUPERHERO, PERSONAL HERO, or EVERYONES HERO. The sky is the limit!
All participants in costume will be entered to win a prize.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Kristen, Marketing Coordinator, to create a team or ask about group pricing.
Contact Nafie, Prevention, Education, and Training Program Manager, to learn more about our no-cost training opportunities.
[We Can Be Heroes 5K]
Race Committee Members
David Goggins
Jacki Murray
Lisa Daily
Spero Chumas
Terry Murray
Fearless! Hudson Valley Staff
Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier, Executive Director
Sarita Green, Associate Director
Rosemary Schwartzberg, Executive Administrator
Kristen Carballo, Marketing Coordinator
VIEW PREVIOUS RACE RESULTS
2025 [https://www.athlinks.com/event/313015/results/Event/1119402/Results] | 2024 [https://www.athlinks.com/event/313015/results/Event/1094567/Results] | 2023 [https://www.athlinks.com/event/313015/results/Event/1064008/Course/2411844/Results] | 2022 [https://www.athlinks.com/event/313015/results/Event/1033478/Results] | 2021 [https://www.athlinks.com/event/313015/results/Event/989029/Results] | 2020 [https://www.athlinks.com/event/313015/results/Event/914697/Results] | 2019 [https://www.athlinks.com/event/313015/results/Event/851931/Results]
Join FEARLESS! in celebrating everyday heroes at our 9th Annual
WE CAN BE HEROES 5K & KIDS FUN RUN
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Orange County Airport, Montgomery, NY [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Orange+County+Airport/@41.5143719,-74.2610389,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89dcd5ad33737a19:0xb8bfd65cd7d29c7!8m2!3d41.5143719!4d-74.2588502]
ABOUT THE RACE
We will kick off the day at 9:15 AM with our 5K Walk, followed by the 5K Run at 9:30 AM and the free quarter-mile Kids Fun Run at 10:30 AM. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome!
This course is flat, fun, and fast, so be prepared to beat your personal best. 5K AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP.
Complimentary race shirts are guaranteed for the first 175 registered participants.
Participants who register after October 5 may not receive their selected shirt size, but we will do our best to accommodate all requests.
_Packet pick-up begins at 8:30 AM with light refreshments._
Become a Sponsor [https://www.fearlesshv.org/file_download/inline/dc293a43-1756-4fe8-ba02-5ff14b23d146]
RUNNING FOR A CAUSE
All proceeds benefit FEARLESS! HUDSON VALLEY, the only private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Orange and Sullivan Counties providing free and confidential services for victims and survivors of abuse and violence.
Our mission is to build an informed, just, and accountable society where all people can experience supportive and safe relationships free from abuse, exploitation, and oppression. We advance this mission through education, prevention, advocacy, shelter, and comprehensive services for survivors of interpersonal violence, human trafficking, sexual violence, and other forms of crime victimization.
[We Can Be Heroes 5K event]
Download the 2026 We Can Be Heroes 5K Flyer [https://www.fearlesshv.org/file_download/85501c64-4807-4086-b9e2-359928b6e8cc]
GET IN THE SPIRIT!
Were big believers in everyday heroes and encourage you to be the hero of your own story. Dress as your favorite SUPERHERO, PERSONAL HERO, or EVERYONES HERO. The sky is the limit!
All participants in costume will be entered to win a prize.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Kristen, Marketing Coordinator, to create a team or ask about group pricing.
Contact Nafie, Prevention, Education, and Training Program Manager, to learn more about our no-cost training opportunities.
[We Can Be Heroes 5K]
Race Committee Members
David Goggins
Jacki Murray
Lisa Daily
Spero Chumas
Terry Murray
Fearless! Hudson Valley Staff
Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier, Executive Director
Sarita Green, Associate Director
Rosemary Schwartzberg, Executive Administrator
Kristen Carballo, Marketing Coordinator
VIEW PREVIOUS RACE RESULTS
2025 [https://www.athlinks.com/event/313015/results/Event/1119402/Results] | 2024 [https://www.athlinks.com/event/313015/results/Event/1094567/Results] | 2023 [https://www.athlinks.com/event/313015/results/Event/1064008/Course/2411844/Results] | 2022 [https://www.athlinks.com/event/313015/results/Event/1033478/Results] | 2021 [https://www.athlinks.com/event/313015/results/Event/989029/Results] | 2020 [https://www.athlinks.com/event/313015/results/Event/914697/Results] | 2019 [https://www.athlinks.com/event/313015/results/Event/851931/Results]
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