United Way "Be a Hero"

UPDATE as of 3/5/26:  Due to high possibility of inclement weather, there will not be a packet pickup on Friday and the Race on Saturday has been changed to a Virtual Event.  You have over a week to get your times in (deadline of noon on Monday, March 16).  Be watching for overall results coming out on Tuesday the 17th along with the schedule with time and location of shirt / medal pickup.  Thanks for your understanding.

 

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Annual 5K and 1-mile Fun Run to benefit the Bryan County United Way and its agencies, including the Red River Special Olympics which was added as a main partner of the event in 2020 to highlight the Heroes that they are.  The date of this year's event is Saturday, March 7th in downtown Durant. #beahero2026

This is a Choctaw PACE event; if you are a a member of the PACE Program, please register through PACE.

United Way will have packet pick-up at Opera House Coffee on the day before the race (Friday, March 6th from 4:00-5:45pm) as well as on race day morning beginning at 7:30am up until race time at 9:00am.  If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the UW Director, Pam Robinson, at bryancountyuw@yahoo.com

The race will take place beginning with the 5k followed by the 1-mile fun run; taking off from Evergreen in front of Opera House Coffee.  There will be a water stop for the 5k within the loop at Southeastern.  Awards for the Overall Male and Female 5k Winners, Top 3 winners (both male and female) within each age division, and The Suman Cup (Sponsors' Challenge), will be given out to winners of these categories and announced after race results.  The event will be chip-timed and hosted by First Place Timing. Ciara's Cup (Special Olympian - Heart of a Champion Award) will be given out at the annual Special Olympics track and field event held in April or another event honoring the athlete should this date not work.  UW will also present a donation to Special Olympics from race proceeds.  We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the run.  Don't forget, dressing up as your favorite superhero is encouraged!