HERO 5K Run/Walk

The HERO 5K Run/Walk is a looped 3.1 mile run-walk along 13th street in Perry Township on Monday, May 25. This is the 12th year for the HERO 5K Run/Walk and is an event in conjunction with the Perry Township Flags of Freedom and Perry Project Group.   All participants are encouraged to sign up before race day.   Race day registration is $45.00.

Shirts:
We offer size Youth Small to Large and Adult Small to 3X-Large, plus we have $5 discount for a no shirt option.  T-Shirts will be limited after May 10 with limited selections.

Medals:
All participants will receive a medal!  We offer a no participation medal option for a $5 discount, please select during the registration process if your not interested in receiving a medal.

Packet Pickup is Race Day only!
7:00-8:30 AM - Perry High School, 3737 13th St SW, Massillon, OH 44646

5K Run/Walk:
Starts: 8:30 AM - 13th St by the Perry Township Police Department
Finish: Perry High School, 3737 13th St SW, Massillon, OH 44646

Awards: There are no duplicate awards!
3 Overall Male/Female
3 Male/Female in each of the following Age Groups: 9 & under, 10-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29,30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & over.
1 Male/Female in the following Specialty Categories
-Military (Active/Veteran/Retired Combined)
-Fire/EMT (Active/Retired Combined)
-Law Enforcement (Active/Retired Combined)
-Wheelchair Hand Push
-Wheelchair Hand Crank

Join fellow runners on May 25, 2026 for the HERO 5K Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Massillon.