Hero Run
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Hero Run in Niles, Michigan
The Hero Run is a community event held at Riverfront Park in Niles, Michigan, with courses that begin and end at the park and run through downtown Niles, past historic neighborhoods, and along the Riverwalk Trail. Proceeds benefit women, men, and families throughout Michiana.
The event offers multiple distances:
- 5K running race
- 10K running race
- 1 Mile walk/fun run
The 5K and 10K are electronically timed and include overall awards for the top three male and top three female finishers. Age group awards are given for the 5K and 10K to the top three male and top three female finishers in the following groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80 plus.
A costume contest is part of the event; participants who dress as a superhero are entered automatically. Shirts are guaranteed for online registrants who register at least 15 days before the event; later registrants may select from remaining inventory and may check for supplies after the event.
Packet pickup is available the day before at LifePlan, 527 E Main St, Niles, and on race day at Riverfront Park, 20 Sycamore St, Niles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
