Donate Life NC Hero Run

Durham, United States • 13 Sep 2026

Event information

The Donate Life NC Hero Run is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Durham, NC. The event base is Herndon Park, 511 Scott King Road, Durham 27713. The course is an out-and-back on the American Tobacco Trail, starting and finishing at Herndon Park. Parking is located at Herndon Park. Proceeds support statewide outreach and education about organ, eye and tissue donation.

Events, fees and awards

  • 5K Run/Walk/Roll
  • 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk/Roll
  • Sleep In Superhero

Registration fees listed by the organizer are $35 for the 5K, $20 for the 1-mile fun run, and $25 for the Sleep In Superhero option. The 5K registration includes a t-shirt, a bib with timing chip and post-event refreshments. The 1-mile registration includes a bib and access to the post-race party. Sleep In Superhero registrants receive a race t-shirt by mail. Registrations by September 1 are guaranteed a t-shirt; later registrations receive t-shirts if available. The 5K awards top finishers by overall gender, combined male and female for 10 and under, and single male and female winners in standard age groups (11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+). Event timing is provided by Run The East, LLC. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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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