12th Annual Heroes For Education 5K

Event Overview

• Event Name: 12th Annual Heroes For Education 5K
• Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
• Location: John Prince Park, 4756 South Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461
• Registration Link: Register Here

Important Information

• Participant Cap: 2,000 PARTICIPANTS - Reserve your spot NOW to save!
• Price Increase: Prices will increase on Tuesday, September 8 -- the day after Labor Day.
• Honorary Chair: Palm Beach County School Board Member Marcia Andrews (District 6)
• Timing: AccuChip Timing will be used for the event.

Race Day Schedule

• 6:00 a.m.: Race Day Registration Opens
• 7:20 a.m.: Kids 1-Mile Fun Run (Ages 12 and Under)
• 7:30 a.m.: Warm Up
• 7:45 a.m.: 5K Run/Walk (Chip Timed)

Pricing Information

• 5K Run/Walk: $40 - General Registration (Early Bird Pricing Ends On Sept. 7)
• School District Pricing: $30 - School District Students, Teachers, and Employees (Early Bird Pricing Ends On Sept. 7)
• Kids Events: $20 - Kids 1-Mile Fun Run: $15 - Kids 100-Yard Dash
• Virtual 5K: $45 - General Registration: $35 - School District Students, Teachers, and Employees

Awards and Prizes

• Heroes Awards: Cash prizes awarded to the top participating teams in various categories.
• Fastest School Team Awards: $500 for 1st Place, $300 for 2nd Place, $200 for 3rd Place.
• New This Year: Fastest Principal & Teacher Awards for the first finishers from local schools.
• 1st Place Awards: Available for male and female participants in various age categories.

Packet Pickup Information

• Saturday, September 26: Runner's Edge, Boca Raton, FL (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
• Sunday, September 27: Runner's Edge, Boca Raton, FL (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
• Daily Pickup: Available at Runner's Edge on selected dates leading up to the event.
• Race Day Pickup: Available at John Prince Park starting at 6 a.m.

Special Notes

• Referral Bonus: $20 refund for referring 5 participants.
• All Heroes Awards prize money: Directly support winning public schools for educational supplies.
• Registration: No refunds available, as the event supports public education.
• School Mascot Race: Free registration for mascot events with prizes for winners.