About This Race
Get your favorite hero costume ready for the 2026 Donate Life NC Hero Run! Join us in celebrating the hero in all of us as we run/walk/roll on the American Tobacco Trail in Durham and build awareness of organ, eye, and tissue donation in NC!
Race Description/Details*:
The race will begin at Herndon Park in Durham. Runners and walkers will run an out-and-back on the American Tobacco Trail and finish at the park for refreshments and awards!
Parking is located at Herndon Park, 511 Scott King Road in Durham. Follow our signs to the starting line.
All funds support continued outreach and education statewide on the importance of organ, tissue, and eye donation.
Registration Fees/Dates/Categories:
5K Run/Walk/Roll: $35.00 per person. Race registration includes a t-shirt, a bib with a timing chip, and refreshments after the event.
1-mile fun run: $20.00 per person. The 1 Mile Fun Run includes a bib and the post-race party!
Sleep in Superhero: $25.00 per person. Can't run, live far away or just don't want to get up early? Register as a Sleep In Superhero and we'll send you a race t-shirt!
Awards/Categories:
5K -Top Male & Female Overall
Top 1 Male & Female in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
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