HeroRun 5K
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HeroRun 5K & 1K Fun Run
HeroRun is a community running event hosted by American Asset Corporation and Fairview Plaza in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 2026 edition is scheduled for October 31, 2026, at Fairview Plaza (5950 Fairview Road). The event presents multiple participation options and on-site activities, and members of all five branches of the U.S. military are listed as part of the event program.
Distances and entry options include:
- 5K : course routed through South Park neighborhoods
- 1K Fun Run : course kept close to Fairview Road
- 5K RUCK : carry a minimum of 10 lbs for women or 20 lbs for men
- Kids 1K Fun Run : for participants 10 and under; listed as free
Proceeds benefit 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 support that organization. Registration categories noted in event materials include Sponsor a Hero and Sleep In Supporter; online registration is indicated as closed.
Registration policies state that fees are nonrefundable, that race management may cancel or modify the event, and that fees are not refundable if cancellation is due to acts of God. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
