9th Annual Hero 5K Run/Walk Robert Dyer Kids 1K Fun run
Sunday, 3 November 2024· 09:30· Paramus, NJ, 07652, US
About this race
Welcome to the HERO 5K 2024!
The HERO 5K is held on the campus of Bergen Community College. (11/3, 8:30am start)
2024 Grand Prix Event
Come out November 3rd to support our Veterans on our scenic course. Strollers welcome, overall and age group awards.
First 300 people to register for the HERO 5K will get a shirt
Overall AND Age group award winners will receive a HERO 5k pint glass! Picture below
The Robert Dyer Kids 1K fun run is back! All kids under 7 years old can sign up for this 1k loop around the parking lot. Ending at our official finish line. All kids that register get a cape they can customize and a finishers medal!
All the proceeds go to support the Veterans of Bergen Community College.
Awards for overall top 3 male and female. Male and Female Age group awards (top 3): 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 plus
Early Packet Pick-up: Please stay tuned for details. Early packet pick up will be held the Friday before the event.
Please note there is no early pick-up for the kids 1k. The kids get capes that they can customize race day. It is part of the fun!
Bergen Community College
400 Paramus Road
Paramus NJ 07652
Race Morning:
Please enter the college (400 Paramus Road Paramus NJ) from Paramus Road. You will go straight through the circle and park on the top of parking lot A. There will be signs for you to follow.
Once parked please make your way over to the Buhler Challenger Science Center (Parking Lot C). This is where our runner’s village is. We will have volunteers directing you over to our village.
Runner Check in is from 730am – 830am. We will have a bag drop available.
The Kids 1 K will start at 930am. Please note that check in for the 1K will be next to the bounce house (the kids’ village) Kids Village will open at 730am
2023 Race Photos: Race Photos
What to expect
Written from race dataThe **9th Annual Hero 5K Run/Walk and Robert Dyer Kids 1K Fun Run** returns to Paramus, NJ, on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024. This well-established event offers a chance for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to participate, with a challenging 5K course designed for those seeking a competitive edge and a fun, shorter 1K for younger participants. Now in its ninth year, the Hero 5K has become a beloved community tradition, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and fitness. Participants can expect a generally flat and fast course, typical for a 5K held in a suburban setting like Paramus. While specific course details are not provided, similar events in the area often utilize paved park paths or residential streets, making it suitable for both seasoned runners aiming for personal bests and casual walkers enjoying a scenic outing. The November date suggests participants should be prepared for potentially crisp autumn weather, so layering is advisable. The inclusion of the Kids 1K Fun Run ensures that the entire family can get involved in the day's festivities, making it an inclusive and family-friendly event.
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