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Donate Life NC Hero Run

Durham, United States • 13 Sep 2026

Event overview

The Donate Life NC Hero Run takes place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Durham, NC. The event starts and finishes at Herndon Park, with participants running, walking, or rolling on an out-and-back course along the American Tobacco Trail. Proceeds support statewide outreach and education on organ, tissue, and eye donation. The event is timed by Run The East, LLC. Parking is available at Herndon Park, 511 Scott King Road, Durham.

Events, fees and awards

  • 5K Run/Walk/Roll - $35; registration includes a t-shirt, bib with timing chip, and post-event refreshments.
  • 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk/Roll - $20; includes a bib and access to the post-race party.
  • Sleep In Superhero - $25; registrants receive a race t-shirt shipped to them.

Registrants who sign up by September 1 will be guaranteed a t-shirt; later registrations receive t-shirts if available. The 5K awards top three male and female overall, top three combined male and female 10 & under, and the top male and female in age groups 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Durham

Race information

Registration
5 km
5k Run/walk/roll
1 Mile Fun Run/walk/roll
Sleep in Superhero
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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