Hero-Up 5K and Kids' Race and Virtual 5K

Race Overview

• Date: September 5, 2026
• Location: Cook Park, Tigard, OR
• Race Types: 5K, Kids' Race, Virtual 5K
• Proceeds: 100% of net proceeds go to children's cancer research

Registration Information

• Deadline: Please register by August 4th to be guaranteed a race shirt!
• Link: More information and registration can be found here.
• Celebration: Welcome back to Hero-Up for Children’s Cancer!
• Community Impact: Join us in making a difference for children's health!

Virtual Race Instructions

• Start Date: Race officially begins on September 5th.
• Completion Window: Complete your run between September 5th and end of day September 19th.
• Submission Methods: Results can be submitted via text message or web form.
• Verification: Include a link to your Strava or Garmin Connect activity for verified results.

Our Mission

• Fundraising History: Over the past 12 years, we have donated $888,500 to children's cancer research.
• Beneficiaries: Donations go to the Pediatric Brain Tumor bank at OHSU and the Children’s Cancer Therapy Development Institute.
• Call to Action: Help us increase this amount this year!
• Join Us: Together, we can support children’s cancer research and make a lasting impact!