Hero 5K Run/Walk
About this race
HERO 5K – Race Information and Parking Details
Join us for the HERO 5K on Sunday, November 8th—an event that provides scholarships, resources, and opportunities for our student veterans. Your participation is what makes this mission possible.
Race Morning Timeline:
7:30 am: Check-in opens and Kids Village Opens
8:20 am: Warm-up & announcements
8:30 am: 5K start
9:00 am: 1K Fun Run participants should arrive by this time (latest)
9:30 am: Robert Dyer 1K Fun Run start
9:40 am: Awards ceremonies begin right after 1K
Parking and Walking Directions
Enter Bergen Community College via the Paramus Road entrance (400 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652).
Follow signs and volunteers, driving straight through the main circle at the front of campus.
Make a right into Parking Lot A and park at the top of the lot—this area will be clearly marked for HERO 5K.
After parking, exit out the same way you entered and walk to Parking Lot C (approximately a 5-minute walk), following signs and guidance from event volunteers.
Bag drop and on-site assistance available at check-in in Lot C.
1K Fun Run Participants: Please arrive by 9:00 am at the latest. If you are delayed due to 5K runners, you can still park on the top of Parking Lot A and walk over to Parking Lot C for check-in.
Remember: The entire HERO 5K experience starts and ends with our veterans—they’re the heart of this event. Your registration helps us provide direct support to those who served.
Sign up now, bring friends or family, and join a cause that truly matters. See you Sunday!
Awards for Overall AND Age group winners
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
Bergen Community College
400 Paramus Road, Paramus NJ 07652
2024 Race Photos: HERO 5k 2024 Pictures
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Running
HERO 5K
Robert Dyer Kids 1K Fun run
This event is open to kids 7 years old and younger. The course is a simple loop around the parking lot (less than 1K) The the kids get to run across the finish line and get a finishers medal. All the kids that register will also get a cape they can personalize. Kids are encouraged to dress as their favorite super hero to honor our Veterans.
Virtual HERO 5k
Can't make it to campus on race morning? Still want to support our veterans? Sign up for our virtual event! Upload your results anytime on November 3rd. No age group awards will be given for this event. Everyone that registers and post result will receive a race shirt in the mail. Please allow 1-2 weeks for shipping.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Paramus.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Paramus
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- Paramus 5K Races 3 races
- Paramus Running Calendar 2026 4 races
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 4 Paramus events
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