Donate Life NC Hero Run 2026 — Durham, NC

Date
September 13, 2026
Location
Durham, NC
Venue
Herndon Park
Start Time
8:30 AM
Entry Fee
$20.00 – $35.00
Events
5k Run/Walk/Roll, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk/Roll
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Donate Life NC Hero Run is a running event held in Durham, North Carolina on September 13, 2026, offering 1-mile and 5K distances. The race takes place at Herndon Park with a typical start time of 8:30 AM. Entry fees range from $20 to $35. If you can't make it to Durham in person, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete your chosen distance on your own schedule and location. This event combines accessible distance options with flexible participation, making it suitable for runners at different fitness levels and those with scheduling constraints.

From the Race Organizer
Get your favorite hero costume ready for the 2026 Donate Life NC Hero Run! Join us in celebrating the hero in all of us as we run/walk/roll on the American Tobacco Trail in Durham and build awareness of organ, eye, and tissue donation in NC! Race Description/Details*: The race will begin at Herndon Park in Durham. Runners and walkers will run an out-and-back on the American Tobacco Trail and finish at the park for refreshments and awards! Parking is located at Herndon Park, 511 Scott King Road in Durham. Follow our signs to the starting line. All funds support continued outreach and education statewide on the importance of organ, tissue, and eye donation. Registration Fees/Dates/Categories: 5K Run/Walk/Roll: $35.00 per person. Race registration includes a t-shirt, a bib with a timing chip, and refreshments after the event. 1-mile fun run: $20.00 per person. The 1 Mile Fun Run includes a bib and the post-race party! Sleep in Superhero: $25.00 per person. Can't run, live far away or just don't want to get up early? Register as a Sleep In Superhero and we'll send you a race t-shirt! Awards/Categories: 5K -Top Male & Female Overall Top 1 Male & Female in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Donate Life NC Hero Run 2026 — Durham, NC?

Donate Life NC Hero Run 2026 — Durham, NC takes place on September 13, 2026. The race is held in Durham, North Carolina.

Where is Donate Life NC Hero Run 2026 — Durham, NC held?

Donate Life NC Hero Run 2026 — Durham, NC is held at Herndon Park in Durham, North Carolina.

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