12th Annual Heroes For Education 5K 2026 — Lake Worth, FL
Date
October 4, 2026
Location
Lake Worth, FL
Venue
John Prince Park
Start Time
6:00 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $65.00
Events
5K Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk - School District Students, Teachers, and Employees (ID Required), Kids 1-Mile Fun Run, Kids 100-Yard Dash, School Mascot Race (For Palm Beach County Public School Mascots Only), VIRTUAL: 5K Run/Walk
Includes
Heroes For Education 5K Race T-Shirt | Kids 1-Mile Fun Run T-Shirt
IMPORTANT: We are capping this year's 12th Annual Heroes For Education 5K at 2,000 PARTICIPANTS. Reserve your spot NOW and SAVE! Prices increase on Tuesday, September 8 -- the day after Labor Day. Lace up your shoes to support public education in Palm Beach County at the 12th Annual Heroes For Education 5K, presented by the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, UnitedHealthcare, and Optum, on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at John Prince Park in Lake Worth! DATE: Sunday, October 4, 2026 LOCATION: John Prince Park (4756 South Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461) 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) 8:45 a.m.: Kids 100-Yard Dash (Ages 7 and Under) 9:00 a.m.: School Mascot Race 9:15 a.m.: Awards Ceremony PRICING: 5K Run/Walk $40 - General Registration (Early Bird Pricing Ends On Sept. 7) $30 - School District Students, Teachers, and Employees (Early Bird Pricing E
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Lake Worth, FL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
