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Hero 5k

Fighting Duchenne Together

Come and join forces as heroes around the city unity to destroy Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The Hero 5k is a fun-filled family-friendly charity race benefitting My DMD Hero, a local non-profit organization providing children with life-changing mobility equipment.

Wear your favorite superhero attire and use your super speed to make a difference. This event is kid-friendly and wheelchair friendly so that anyone can be a hero in the fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a fatal, muscle-wasting disease affecting 1 in every 3500 boys. Boys with Duchenne lose vital muscle strength at an early age. Between ages, 4-8 boys lose the ability to run, jump, dress themselves, and simply experience childhood independently. Duchenne boys are usually in a wheelchair by age 12 and live into their late teens or early 20s. Currently, there is no cure. DMD is 100% fatal.

This event is in honor of Brock and Graham Andrews, two brothers fighting to live with this condition. All the proceeds will go directly to aid other families fighting Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and provide life-changing mobility equipment that will help DMD boys experience the best life possible.

Attention DMD Families: Please contact our event director, Chris Andrews, for a discount code that allows FREE entry for your immediate family. Contact info is at the bottom of this page.

Don’t miss this chance to be a hero for Duchenne. Register today and help us make a difference!


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2022 Highlight Video


Check out this years shirt and medal design!


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Course Map

View our event map and figure out where everything will be for the event!

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Early Packet Pickup

Virtual Participant shirts and medals will be mailed out on Monday, August 21, 2023.

Race bags including timing bib, and t-shirt will be available for early pickup at Fellowship Baptist Church, 4701 Winchester Pike, Columbus, OH 43232 on Friday, August 25 from 9AM-Noon.

Participants will also be able to pick up their race packet on Saturday starting at 6:30AM. Please note, opening ceremonies start at 7:55am so please arrive on time to get checked in.

Registration fees

Hero 5k -- Ages 13+ Closed

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  • You will conquer Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in this epic 5k race with other heroes from all around the city! You can walk, you can run, you can wheel, or you can fly the distance! We expect this to be the most exciting 3.1 miles of your life. Dressing up in your favorite hero gear is HIGHLY encouraged. All participants will receive a Hero Bag including a race t-shirt, completion medal, and other incredible goodies.

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Hero 5k -- Ages 4-12 Years Closed

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  • Register kids ages 4-12 years here. We HIGHLY encourage dressing up and repping your favorite superhero gear. All children registered will receive a HERO bag full of goodies including a race t-shirt, stickers, and more.

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Hero 5k -- Virtual Participant Closed

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  • Unable to attend in person? Or want to support the cause without participating? Register for the virtual 5k and run wherever you are! Or, if you want simply pay the $45 and we will send your t-shirt and medal.

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Event schedule

  • Sat, August 26, 2023 6:30 AM - Packet Pickup Begins!
  • Sat, August 26, 2023 7:55 AM - Pre-Race Announcements + Ceremony
  • Sat, August 26, 2023 8:15 AM - Race Begins!

Contact information

Event contact
Chris Andrews
Email
chris@mydmdhero.com
Phone
6143750402

Top teams

1

Team Taylor/Stinemetz

$536.02

Raised

$1,000.00

Goal
2

Jerry’s Joggers

$163.30

Raised

$1,000.00

Goal
3

Roman’s Renegades

$107.11

Raised

$1,000.00

Goal

Total raised

19 percent of the goal has been raised

Total raised
$4,689.84
Goal: $25,000.00

Photos from Previous Year

Sponsors

  • Super Sponsors ($2,500+)

  • Hero Support Sponsors ($1,000+)