Hometown Heroes 5K

Regular Registration (ends 10/27):

• 5K:  $35
• Virtual:  $35

Late/ Day-Of Registration (ends 11/11) (WILL NOT INCLUDE A SHIRT):

• 5K:  $35

*All participants registered by 10/27 are guaranteed a shirt.  

Funds raised by the Hometown Heroes 5K goes directly to supporting Benevolent Association Dedicated to Giving to Employees of Forsyth County Service Organizations, Inc. (B.A.D.G.E.). B.A.D.G.E. strives to give back to employees of the Forsyth County Service Organizations through restoring confidence, hope and peace of mind through financial and other support when unforeseen or unwelcome circumstances enter their lives.

https://badgeoffcso.org/ 

We'll be running an out and back on the Big Creek Greenway, starting & finishing at the Fowler Park Trailhead.

Start and finish times will be recorded with awards based on finish time.

Click Here for the Course Map

We have awards as follows:

• Overall M/F
• Overall Masters M/F 
• Top 3 in each of the 10-year age groups:
• 10 and under
• 11-14
• 15-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70+

All racers will get a race shirt guaranteed until 10/27 and a Challenge Coin at the Finish!

Running is more together, even if we're far apart! 

Grab your friends, co-workers, neighbors or family and participate as a GROUP/TEAM.  Your TEAM can be local or across the states; virtual participants will have their shirts shipped! Teams of 5 or more receive discounts off their registration, discounts below.

• 5+:  $2.50 off
• 11+:  $3.75 off
• 21+:  $5 off
• 51+:  $6.25 off
• 100+:  $7.50 off

Can't make it out to the event site on race day? Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? Or, maybe you saw the shirt and said:  "Sweet...I want one!", then the virtual race is for you. Run when & where you want, just submit your time by end of Race Day.  We'll ship out virtual packages the Monday after event date! *Shipping available for continental US only.

New to Virtual Running?  Here's how it works:

Step 1

Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you!  Sign up and register for the Hometown Heroes 5K!

Step 2

Download your Custom Digital Bib below! Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving!

Step 3

Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. Please remember to be safe!

Step 4

HAVE FUN!

Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #FCFDHH5K #fivestarntp #fivestarrunning

Step 5

Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com

You can submit your race time HERE on the Virtual Results page anytime until 11/11/2023 11:59 p.m.

Step 6

View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.

Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind, any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.

All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.

Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.

Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.

No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.

October 27th:  

• Last day to register for guaranteed shirt.

October 30th:

• Early race bib pickup will be announced. 

November 11: 

• 7:00 AM - Race Day Check-in Opens
• 8:00 AM - Race Starts