Donate Life NC Hero Run

SEP
13
2026
Run, walk, or roll the American Tobacco Trail at the Donate Life NC Hero Run on Sunday, September 13, 2026 starting at Herndon Park in Durham. Choose a 5K, 1 mile or Sleep In Superhero entry and support organ donation outreach.
Sun 13 Sep 2026
5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Donate Life NC Hero Run takes place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Durham, NC. The event starts and finishes at Herndon Park, with participants running, walking, or rolling on an out-and-back course along the American Tobacco Trail. Proceeds support statewide outreach and education on organ, tissue, and eye donation. The event is timed by Run The East, LLC. Parking is available at Herndon Park, 511 Scott King Road, Durham.

Events, fees and awards

  • 5K Run/Walk/Roll - $35; registration includes a t-shirt, bib with timing chip, and post-event refreshments.
  • 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk/Roll - $20; includes a bib and access to the post-race party.
  • Sleep In Superhero - $25; registrants receive a race t-shirt shipped to them.

Registrants who sign up by September 1 will be guaranteed a t-shirt; later registrations receive t-shirts if available. The 5K awards top three male and female overall, top three combined male and female 10 & under, and the top male and female in age groups 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk/roll
1 Mile Fun Run/walk/roll
Sleep in Superhero