HeroRun 5K
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About the race
HeroRun is a community running event held on October 31, 2026 at Fairview Plaza on Fairview Road in Charlotte, NC. The event is hosted by American Asset Corporation and Fairview Plaza and brings together runners, walkers, families, businesses, and community supporters.
Race options include:
- 5K
- 5K RUCK with a minimum pack weight of 10 lbs for women or 20 lbs for men
- 1K Fun Run
- Kids 1K free for ages 10 and under
Proceeds support Veterans Bridge Home, a Charlotte nonprofit that provides employment support, housing resources, healthcare connections, and community engagement programs for veterans and their families. Since its inception, HeroRun has raised more than $250,000 to benefit Veterans Bridge Home. A family initiative called The Lemon Aid Stand has raised over $80,000 for the same organization and is noted in event materials.
The event program includes music, on-site activities, and participation by members of all five branches of the U.S. military. Multiple sponsorship tiers and community partners are listed for the event. Registration options shown on event materials include a Sleep In Supporter and Sponsor a Hero option that covers a veteran or servicemember registration. Registration policies state there are no refunds and management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event; fees are not refundable in the event of Acts of God. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
