The Hero's Journey 5K

Race Logistics

For those that have participated in past years, please take note of the course change. This year the course will be a traditional "out and back" layout, removing the need for buses.

Start Line - 7/20 Memorial Reflection Garden in front of the Aurora Municipal Center

Finish Line - 7/20 Memorial Reflection Garden in front of the Aurora Municipal Center

Parking - 7/20 Memorial Reflection Garden and Aurora Municipal Center parking lot

Day-of Packet Pick Up & Registration - Southeast corner of the Aurora Municipal Center building.

The Course Journey

Participants will begin and end on E. Alameda Pkwy near the entrance to the 7/20 Memorial Reflection Garden. The course will move through the Aurora Municipality Headquarters, City Center Park, along the High Line Canal Trail, and back, culminating at the 7/20 Memorial Reflection Garden. Water stations will be located at registration and around the 1.5 mile marker. Participants will complete the course under the Runner's Roost inflatable tunnel, and are encouraged to stay for the awards ceremony immediately following. See the image below for a course map.

5K Course

Kids Fun Run

The Kids Fun Run will begin at 8:45am. This race is just for fun and not timed. More details on the course will come soon.