Registration for The Aden Perry Hero Event 5K costs $40 to $50. The race takes place on December 5, 2026, at Markham Park in Sunrise, Florida, with a 7:30 AM start time. This 5K running event offers a straightforward early-morning option for athletes looking to compete in South Florida during the winter race season. If you're traveling to the area for this event, you'll want accommodation within reasonable driving distance of Markham Park to make the pre-dawn start manageable.
From the Race Organizer
ADEN PERRY HERO EVENT. A 5k RUN/WALK TO HONOR THE LIFE AND CELEBRATE THE LEGACY OF ADEN PERRY AND HIS MOST SELFLESS AND HEROIC ACT THAT MADE HIM A HERO... NOW ANGEL AND A RECIPIENT OF THE CARNEGIE HERO AWARD COLLECTING SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO DONATE TO STUDENTS IN NEED ON ADEN'S BIRTHDAY DECEMBER 11TH, TO HELP THEM ON THEIR ACADEMIC JOURNEYS . BRING A BAG OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND YOU WILL GET A RAFFLE TICKET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A GREAT RAFFLE PRIZE..... IN HONOR OF ETHAN LAWRENCE , AN ELITE RUNNER AND OVERALL WINNER OF OUR 1ST ADEN PERRY HERO EVENT WHO LOST HIS LIFE WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING WHILE OUT RUNNING, WE ARE AWARDING A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP TO THE 1ST PLACE OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE RUNNER AGED 15-19 ⭐️ FABULOUS LONG-SLEEVED DRI-WICK RACE SHIRTS⭐️ ⭐️GREAT CHIPPED, TIMED 5K COURSE AT MARKHAM PARK⭐️ ⭐️ CUSTOM FINISHER MEDALS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS⭐️ ⭐️ CUSTOM WINNER MEDALS GIVEN 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL AND 1ST 3 MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS IN EACH AGE GROUP⭐️ ⭐️ FINISHER MEDALS TO ALL REGISTERED 4 LEGGED PARTICIPANTS ⭐️***DOGS INFO MUST BE ADDED TO HUMAN RUNNERS REGISTRATION*** ⭐️ WINNER MEDALS TO 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE OVERALL DOGS ⭐️***DOGS INFO MUST BE ADDED TO HUMAN RUNNERS REGISTRATION*** ⭐️ DOG WATER/TREAT STATION ⭐️ ⭐️ BANDANAS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE FOR 2 or 4-LEGGED PARTICIPANTS⭐️ ⭐️ ADEN PERRY GOOD SAMARITAN AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP, HOKA SNEAKERS AND CHICKNLEGS RUNNING SHORTS PRESENTED IN HONOR OF ETHAN LAWRENCE TO THE 1st PLACE OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE RUNNER AGE 15-19 ⭐️ ⭐️ DYNAMIC WARMUP BY OUTFIT ⭐️ ⭐️ GIRL SCOUT COLOR-GUARD ⭐️ ⭐️NATIONAL ANTHEM PERFORMED LIVE ⭐️ ⭐️ MULTIPLE AMAZING PERFORMANCES BY LOCAL HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS ⭐️ ⭐️ LOCAL MUSICIAN PERFORMING ⭐️ ⭐️ FUN FOOD ⭐️ ⭐️ COLLECTING SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO BE DONATED TO KIDS IN NEED ⭐️ ⭐️ LIFE SAVING CPR DEMONSTRATION/TRAINING PROVIDED BY VIDAMED ⭐️ ⭐️ SILENT AUCTION ⭐️ ⭐️ RAFFLES ⭐️ ⭐️ SPONSOR VENDORS ⭐️ ⭐️ SMOOCH ADEN'S POOCH BOOTH ⭐️ ⭐️ LIVE DJ⭐️ ⭐️LIVE BAND ⭐️ ⭐️ FUN FOOD⭐️ ⭐️POST RACE FUN ⭐️ ⭐️POST RACE VOLLEY BALL GAME⭐️ ⭐️ CRAFT PROJECT OPPORTUNITY⭐️ ⭐️POST EVENT REFRESHMENTS ⭐️ ⭐️ CANDY BAR ⭐️ ⭐️ SNOW CONES ⭐️ ⭐️ PACKET PICK-UP ⭐️ LOCATION INFORMATION COMING SOON :o) ⭐️ PACKET PICK-UP ⭐️ Since "THAT NIGHT" so much has been done through the Aden Perry Good Samaritan and Scholarship Fund IN HONOR OF ADEN... Aden was awarded the Carnegie Hero Award for his selfless heroic act Aden posthumously received 2 medals of Valor Received 2 proclamations for Aden Perry Day in Broward County AND Aden's home town Aden's Mum has received multiple awards for the works being done in Aden's name through the Aden Perry Good Samaritan And Scholarship Fund Aden's Foundation is an official 501C3 We have given hundreds of SAT Prep Scholarships ,including free tutoring, study books and paid testing fees Awarded over 75 monetary scholarships to graduating seniors AWARDED ANOTHER STUDENT HERO A FULL SCHOLARSHIP TO Fire Fighter / EMT SCHOOL AWARDED ANOTHER STUDENT HERO A FULL SCHOLARSHIP TO THE POLICE ACADEMY Honored multiple student Good Samaritans on Aden Perry Day (1 each year) Donated school supplies to over 2000 students in need Supported other local charities Helped students in protective custody and Foster Care through our Partnership with BCHBA with all their back to school needs Sponsored Foster Care Kids Holiday Event Sponsored 2 students to perform at Carnegie Music Hall Sent the Western Robotics Club to State Championships Sent school supplies and food to help set up a school in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa destroyed the area Sponsored MANY student clubs at their National Competitions Set up a college/job prep center at Aden's High School Set up a reading corner at local Elementary School Sponsored a sensory wall at a local Pre-School Sponsored classroom events at local schools Sponsored school events Adopted and maintain a city street in honor of Aden Presented the Aden Perry Hero Life Ring initiative with the goal of having life rings along waterways to aid in future water emergencies to save lives and prevent future drownings Aden's Mum has Received multiple awards for the Aden Perry Hero Life Ring Initiative Installed hundreds of Aden Perry Hero Life Rings in Broward, Miami Dade and Palm Beach Counties on a County level as well as in municipalities throughout those counties. Installed Aden's Hero Life Rings in South Carolina Installed Aden's Hero Life Rings on campus at FSU and NSU THERE IS SOOOO MUCH MORE WORK TO BE DONE, AND WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH DONATIONS, SPONSORSHIPS AND PARTICIPATION IN OUR EVENTS, ADEN'S NAME AND LEGACY WILL LIVE ON...... ⭐️⭐️⭐️ We are a 501C3...100% off all the funds generated from this event go directly towards helping students on their academic journeys through the Aden Perry Good Samaritan and Scholarship Fund ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for December 5.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Sunrise, 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
When is The Aden Perry Hero Event 5k 2026 — Sunrise, FL?
The Aden Perry Hero Event 5k 2026 — Sunrise, FL takes place on December 5, 2026. The race is held in Sunrise, Florida.
Where is The Aden Perry Hero Event 5k 2026 — Sunrise, FL held?
The Aden Perry Hero Event 5k 2026 — Sunrise, FL is held at Markham Park in Sunrise, Florida.
Where can I find hotels near The Aden Perry Hero Event 5k 2026 — Sunrise, FL?
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