11th Annual Heroes For Education 5K

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John Prince Park, Lake Worth FL

Sunday, October 5th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Lace up your athletic shoes and join the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County for the 11th Annual Heroes For Education 5K on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at John Prince Park in Lake Worth. This exciting and inspiring event promotes health and wellness, while also raising money and support for the A-rated School District of Palm Beach County!

📅 Date

Event Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025

📍 Location

Venue: John Prince Park
Address: 4756 South Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461

🕒 Race Day Schedule

6:00 AM: Race Day Registration
7:15 AM: Kids 1-Mile Fun Run (Ages 12 and Under)
7:30 AM: Warm Up
7:45 AM: 5K Run/Walk (Chip Timed)
8:45 AM: Kids 100-Yard Dash (Ages 7 and Under)
9:00 AM: School Mascot Race
9:15 AM: Awards Ceremony

💰 Pricing

5K Run/Walk:
- $35 - General Registration (before Sept. 21)
- $25 - School District Students, Teachers, and Employees (before Sept. 21)
- $40 - General Registration (Sept. 21 - Oct. 5)
- $30 - School District Students, Teachers, and Employees (Sept. 21 - Oct. 5)
Kids Events:
- $20 - Kids 1-Mile Fun Run
- $15 - Kids 100-Yard Dash

NOTE: Discounted pricing available for School District of Palm Beach County students, teachers, and employees with valid ID. No other coupons apply.

🏆 Awards

Heroes Awards (Palm Beach County Public Schools):
- $1,500 - Top Participating Team (Overall)
- $1,250 - Top Participating Team (Elementary School)
- $1,250 - Top Participating Team (Middle School)
- NEW THIS YEAR: $1,250 - Top Participating Team (K-8 School)
- $1,250 - Top Participating Team (High School)
- $1,250 - Top Participating Team (Alternative School)
Fastest Team:
- $500 - 1st Place
- $300 - 2nd Place
- $200 - 3rd Place
Age Group Awards:
- 1st Place awards for Overall, Masters (40 and Over), Grand Masters (50 and Over)
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place awards in age groups 9 and Under through 70 and Over

🔔 Special Notes

IMPORTANT: Finisher medals are guaranteed to the first 1,600 registrants in the 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1-Mile Fun Run.
Children in the 100-Yard Dash will receive a separate medal.
School Mascot Dash: $250 for the fastest mascot: $100 for participating.Registration is free!

📦 Packet Pickup Locations

Runner's Edge (3195 North Federal Highway | Boca Raton, FL 33431)
- Saturday, September 27: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sunday, September 28: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Monday, September 29: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 30: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 1: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Thursday, October 2: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Friday, October 3: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Saturday, October 4: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Additional Pickup Opportunities:
- Education Foundation's Center for Public School Excellence and Innovation on September 30 and October 1
- Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center and Fit2Run on October 2
- Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup starts at 6 a.m. At John Prince Park

🙏 Thank You!

The Heroes For Education 5K raises vital funds and awareness for public education in Palm Beach County. Therefore, no refunds are available. Thank you for supporting students and teachers in Palm Beach County public schools!