HeroRun 5K
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About the race
HeroRun 5K & 1K Fun Run is scheduled for October 31, 2026 at Fairview Plaza, 5950 Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC. The event is hosted by American Asset Corporation and Fairview Plaza and supports Veterans Bridge Home, a Charlotte nonprofit. The event recognizes people who serve and support communities, including veterans, active-duty service members, teachers, healthcare workers, and first responders. Proceeds support Veterans Bridge Home programs such as employment support, housing resources, healthcare connections, and community engagement.
HeroRun has raised more than $250,000 to support Veterans Bridge Home. Two race formats take place at Fairview Plaza: a 5K through South Park neighborhoods and a shorter 1K Fun Run near Fairview Road. The event also features music, on-site activities, and members of all five branches of the U.S. military in attendance. Available registration categories include a standard 5K, a 5K RUCK with weighted rucksack requirements, a 1K Fun Run, a Sleep In Supporter option, a Sponsor a Hero option to cover a local servicemember's registration, and a free Kids 1K for ages 10 and under.
Registration policies state that fees are nonrefundable and that race management may cancel or modify the event for unfavorable conditions or Acts of God. Additional local fundraising efforts, including a community Lemon Aid Stand, have raised funds for Veterans Bridge Home as part of the event's broader impact. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
