10th Annual Heroes for Education 5K Run/Walk

Sunday, OCTOBER 06, 2024 AT JOHN PRINCE PARK, 4756 South Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL  33461
*Reduced rate for student, teacher & school district employees. ID number required. No other coupons apply.*

Early Packet-Pickup Locations:

September 28th-October 4th

Runner's Edge
3195 N Federal Hwy
Boca Raton
Saturday 10AM-5PM
Sunday 11AM-4PM
Monday-Wednesday, Friday 10AM-6PM
Thursday 10AM-7PM

Tuesday, October 1st

Red Apple Supplies
7071 Garden Rd.
Riviera Beach
3PM-6PM

October 2nd & 3rd

Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center
3300 Forest Hill Blvd.
West Palm Beach
3PM-6PM

Thursday, October 3rd
Fit2Run Wellington Mall
10300 Forest Hill Blvd.
Wellington
3PM-6PM

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Participate in the 5K or Kids Fun Run. Join enthusiastic runners, walkers, volunteers, and supporters of education who come together annually to help promote health and wellness while making an impact in Palm Beach County’s public schools.    Frequently Asked Questions

AccuChip Timing | Race Event Shirt |  Finishers Medal | 5 Year Age Group Awards

HEROES AWARDS* to Palm Beach County Public Schools:
$   1,250 TOP Participating Team
$   1,000 TOP Participating Team: Elementary School
$   1,000 TOP Participating Team: Middle School
$   1,000 TOP Participating Team: High School
$   1,000 TOP Participating Team: Alternative School

FASTEST RUN TEAM:
$500 1st Place
$300 2nd Place
$200 3rd Place
1st, 2nd, and 3rd, place prizes awarded for Elementary School, Middle School, and High School

*Each award will be presented to the designated School District-operated Palm Beach County public school of the registered team(s). Fastest Run Team awards are based on the 5K Run.  One award per school. Private and Charter Schools are not eligible.  CLICK HERE for Rules & Details

SCHOOL MASCOT DASH:
This race is only for costumed Palm Beach County School District mascots!
It’s a dash to the finish line for our Palm Beach County school mascots to claim the Fastest School Mascot Dash title.
Will your school be there?  $250 prize for the fastest mascot on the move! $100 just for participating in the race. 
Registration is Free! Schools that win a Heroes Award can also win the Mascot Dash.

CORPORATE TEAM CHALLENGE:
Largest Participating Team:
Our corporate challenge is an exciting opportunity for teams to compete for prestigious bragging rights, a coveted trophy, and generous cash awards for their favorite schools. 
Largest Participating Corporate Team Awards donated to your favorite School District of Palm Beach County School
1st Place - $300
2nd place - $200
3rd place - $100

Best Corporate Shirt Design:
The corporate team that crafts the most imaginative and spirited race shirt will win $250 for a school of their choosing.
To enter your t-shirt design, bring us a t-shirt to registration before 7:30AM on October 6th.  The winning design will be awarded at the beginning of the award ceremony.

AGE GROUP AWARD:
Age group awards are presented in 5-year increments, starting at age 9 and under and ending at age 70 and over in the 5K race. First, second, and third-place winners will be awarded, as well as Overall Winners and Masters for both males and females.
Race results will be posted on the morning of the race and updated every five minutes until all runners are finished. The final race results will be posted on the AccuChip Timing website after 2:00 p.m. the day of the race.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:00am  Race Day Registration
7:15am  Kids 1-Mile Fun Run
7:30am Warm-Up
7:45am  5K Run Walk (chip timed)
9:00am School Mascot Dash
9:10am  Kids 100 Yard Dash 
9:15am  Awards Ceremony

This special event helps to raise vital funds & awareness for public education, therefore, no refunds are available. 
Thank you for supporting students in Palm Beach County public schools.