Donate Life NC Hero Run
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
- Location
- Durham, NC
- Herndon Park, 511 Scott King Road, 27713
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
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At a glance
Who it's for
- Beginner Friendly
- Walkers Welcome
Beginner Friendly
Walkers WelcomeGreat for: beginners, walkers
Perks & features
- After-Party
- Chip Timed
- Shirt
- Swag Included
After-Party
Chip Timed
Shirt
Swag IncludedFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sun, Sep 13, 8:40 AM EDT · From $22.65
Opens Apr 3, 2026, 5:57 AM EDT · Closes Sep 13, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
- 5K
Sun, Sep 13, 8:30 AM EDT · From $38.70
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 5:57 PM EDT · Closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:15 AM EDT
Sleep In Superhero
Sun, Sep 13, 12:00 AM EDT · From $28.00
Opens Apr 3, 2026, 5:57 AM EDT · Closes Sep 1, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
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The course
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From the organizer
Get your favorite hero costume ready for the 2026 Donate Life NC Hero Run! Join us in celebrating the hero in all of us as we run/walk/roll on the American Tobacco Trail in Durham and build awareness of organ, eye, and tissue donation in NC!
Race Description/Details*: The race will begin at Herndon Park in Durham. Runners and walkers will run an out-and-back on the American Tobacco Trail and finish at the park for refreshments and awards!
Parking is located at Herndon Park, 511 Scott King Road in Durham. Follow our signs to the starting line.
All funds support continued outreach and education statewide on the importance of organ, tissue, and eye donation.
Registration Fees/Dates/Categories: 5K Run/Walk/Roll: $35.00 per person. Race registration includes a t-shirt, a bib with a timing chip, and refreshments after the event.
1-mile fun run: $20.00 per person. The 1 Mile Fun Run includes a bib and the post-race party!
Sleep in Superhero: $25.00 per person. Can't run or just don't want to get up early? Register as a Sleep In Superhero and we'll send you a race t-shirt!
Awards/Categories: 5K -Top 3 Male & Female Overall Top 3 Combined Male & Female 10 & under Top 1 Male & Female in the following age groups: 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
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