JOIN US FOR THE HERORUN 5K & 1K FUN RUN
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18TH, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Join Fairview Plaza and American Asset Corporation for the Sixth Annual HeroRun taking place on Saturday, November 18th, 2023 in benefit of Veterans Bridge Home!
Held in the heart of South Park, the race begins at 8 am at Fairview Plaza office buildings. The 5k course takes runners through scenic South Park neighborhoods while the 1k Fun Run keeps runners close to Fairview Road. The festivities include music, activities, some live superheroes and the real heroes, members of all 5 branches of the U.S. Military.
MAKING A LOCAL IMPACT
HeroRun benefits the local charity, Veterans Bridge Home. Formally known as Charlotte Bridge Home, Veterans Bridge Home helps veterans successfully transition back to civilian life after military service by identifying their education, employment and healthcare needs, and connecting them to available community, state, and federal agencies.
Over the past seven years, HeroRun has donated over $133,000 to this fantastic group and hopes to top $80,000 in total donations with the growth of HeroRun in 2023.
THIS YEAR WE RUN IN HONOR OF JAKE MILLER...
Though he never served in the military, Jake and his daughter spent the last three years of his life working to end Veteran homelessness. It all started when his nine-year-old daughter came home from school outraged that people who served their country had no place to live. So they created a “lemon aid” stand and donated the money to Veterans Bridge Home. Jake saw his daughter’s passion for helping others and they created “The Lemon Aid Stand” to provide direct support to homeless Veterans living in homeless encampments outside of Charlotte. Once they started, Jake’s family became increasingly involved in the Veteran community, including running in the 2019 Hero Run. A dedicated father, the Lemon Aid Stand and running 5ks became the things Jake and his daughter did together.
In July 2022, Jake went to the hospital for an unknown infection. Four days later he was gone. News of Jake’s death resulted in a flood of prayers and questions about how friends and family could help. His family decided the best way to honor him was to raise money for the cause they loved so much. In Hero Run 2022, the Lemon Aid Stand raised over $50,000 for VBH to help prevent Veteran homelessness.
Join us as we run to keep Jake’s memory alive!
Fairview Plaza
5950 Fairview Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
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Registration fees
5K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$25.00
Early Bird
Jul 17 – Sep 4 -
$35.00Sep 5 – Nov 18
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1K Fun Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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$10.00
Early Bird
Jul 17 – Sep 4 -
$15.00Sep 5 – Nov 18
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Kids 1K Fun Run Closed
10 and under
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FreeJul 17 - Nov 18
Registration Policies
1. There are NO refunds for this race. Click here for transfer instructions.
2. Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions.
3. Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to "Acts of God."
Contact information
- Event contact
- Carmen Cousin, American Asset Corporation
- ccousin@aacusa.com
- Phone
- 704-605-4155
