We Can Be Heroes 5K
- Date Sun 24th October 2027
- Time 9:15AM EDT
- Location Montgomery, New York
- Price Free - $33.63
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of fun and fitness at the 10th Annual We Can Be Heroes 5K and Kids Fun Run on Sunday, October 24, 2027, at the 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 concludes with a free quarter-mile Kids Fun Run at 10:30 AM. Runners and walkers of all ages will enjoy a flat, fast course designed for personal bests!
Join the festivities and celebrate everyday heroes by dressing up as your favorite superhero or personal hero—costumed participants will have a chance to win a prize! With complimentary race shirts for the first 175 registered participants and awards for top finishers in each age group, this event promises to be both rewarding and entertaining. All proceeds benefit FEARLESS! Hudson Valley, supporting victims and survivors of abuse and violence. Don't miss out on being part of this uplifting community event!
Join the festivities and celebrate everyday heroes by dressing up as your favorite superhero or personal hero—costumed participants will have a chance to win a prize! With complimentary race shirts for the first 175 registered participants and awards for top finishers in each age group, this event promises to be both rewarding and entertaining. All proceeds benefit FEARLESS! Hudson Valley, supporting victims and survivors of abuse and violence. Don't miss out on being part of this uplifting community event!
Organiser's Description
[We Can Be Heroes 5K and Kids Fun Run]
Join FEARLESS! in celebrating everyday heroes at our 10TH ANNUAL
WE CAN BE HEROES 5K & KIDS FUN RUN
Sunday, October 24, 2027
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, 2027 may not receive their selected shirt size, but we will do our best to accommodate all requests.
_ Packet pick-up begins at 8:00 AM with light refreshments. _
Become a Sponsor [https://www.fearlesshv.org/file_download/inline/80c71ed2-cc09-4551-968c-b57f8c19c067]
[2026 5K Map]
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]
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
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
2026 [https://sites.chronotrack.com/event/93956/results?raceId=249456&divisionId=2804917] | 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 10TH ANNUAL
WE CAN BE HEROES 5K & KIDS FUN RUN
Sunday, October 24, 2027
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, 2027 may not receive their selected shirt size, but we will do our best to accommodate all requests.
_ Packet pick-up begins at 8:00 AM with light refreshments. _
Become a Sponsor [https://www.fearlesshv.org/file_download/inline/80c71ed2-cc09-4551-968c-b57f8c19c067]
[2026 5K Map]
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]
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
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
2026 [https://sites.chronotrack.com/event/93956/results?raceId=249456&divisionId=2804917] | 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]
Races
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5K Walk
Incl. $3.63 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 24th October 2027 (9:15AM EDT)
$33.63
OPENS 01 JAN 27 -
5K Run
Incl. $3.63 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 24th October 2027 (9:30AM EDT)
$33.63
OPENS 01 JAN 27You will be timed. -
Kids Fun Run
Sun 24th October 2027 (10:30AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 01 JAN 27
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Orange County AIrport, 500 Dunn Road, Montgomery, 12549, NY, United States
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