Illinois · 5K
Be a Hero 5K
Be a Hero 5K is a 5K event held in Urbana, Illinois. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- Race day
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- Urbana, IL
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Location
- Urbana, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- cunningham.org
About the Be a Hero 5K
Be a Hero in the Eyes of Cunningham Kids! Heroes have made such a big impact at Cunningham that our Be a Hero 5K now occurs annually —and we're thrilled to invite you to this year's event! Join Us for the 6th Annual Be a Hero 5K Saturday, October 10, 2026 | Cunningham's Campus Lace up your superhero sneakers and get ready for miles of fun benefitting an incredible cause! This year's event features: "The Flash" 5K Race for all runners "The Hulk" 5K Walk for all walkers No matter …
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Be a Hero 5K: common questions
- When is the Be a Hero 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- Where is the Be a Hero 5K held?
- In Urbana, Illinois.
- What distances does the Be a Hero 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the Be a Hero 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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