JOIN US FOR THE HERORUN 5K & 1K FUN RUN
SATURDAY, October 31st, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
HeroRun is more than a race.
It's a celebration of the heroes who make our communities stronger every day.
From veterans and active-duty service members to teachers, healthcare workers, first responders, coaches, parents, and neighbors, HeroRun honors those who serve, lead, and inspire.
Hosted by American Asset Corporation and Fairview Plaza, HeroRun brings together runners, walkers, families, businesses, and community supporters for a morning of fitness, fun, and purpose.
Every registration helps support Veterans Bridge Home, a Charlotte-based nonprofit dedicated to connecting veterans and their families to the resources they need to successfully transition and thrive after military service.
Whether you're chasing a personal best, pushing a stroller, participating as a team, or simply showing your support, HeroRun invites everyone to be part of something bigger than the finish line.
Two races will kick off at 8 a.m., October 31st, 2026, at Fairview Plaza office buildings, with a 5k taking you through scenic South Park neighborhoods and a 1k Fun Run keeping you close to Fairview Road. Music, activities, and real heroes, members of all five branches of the U.S. military, will make for a fun, special event.
Making A Local Impact
Since its inception, HeroRun has raised more than $250,000 to support Veterans Bridge Home and the thousands of veterans and military families they serve across the Charlotte region.
Through employment support, housing resources, healthcare connections, and community engagement programs, Veterans Bridge Home helps veterans successfully navigate life after military service.
When you register, sponsor, volunteer, or donate, you're helping create meaningful opportunities for those who have served our country.
Remembering 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. The Lemon Aid Stand has raised over $80,000 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
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K
Price changes in 1 month 25 days-
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Register for 5K$29.20
Early Bird
Now registering Jul 1 – Sep 7 -
$45.10Sep 8 – Oct 31
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5K RUCK
Price changes in 1 month 25 days-
Participants must carry a weighted rucksack or backpack with a minimum of 10 lbs (women) or 20 lbs (men).
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Register for 5K RUCK$29.20
Early Bird
Now registering Jul 1 – Sep 7 -
$45.10Sep 8 – Oct 31
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1K Fun Run
Price changes in 1 month 25 days-
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Register for 1K Fun Run$13.70
Early Bird
Now registering Jul 1 – Sep 7 -
$18.70Sep 8 – Oct 31
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Sleep In Supporter
Price changes in 1 month 25 days-
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Register for Sleep In Supporter$29.20Now registering Jul 1 – Sep 7
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$45.10Sep 8 – Oct 31
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Sponsor a Hero
Price changes in 1 month 25 days-
This will cover the registration cost of a local servicemember or veteran. This does not include your registration. Thank you for supporting!
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Register for Sponsor a Hero$29.20
Early Bird
Now registering Jul 1 – Sep 7 -
$45.10Sep 8 – Oct 31
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Kids 1K Fun Run
10 and under
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Register for Kids 1K Fun RunFreeJul 1 - Oct 31
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
- Start 2 Finish - clt@s2fsupport.freshdesk.com
