HEROES 5K Run - Fun Walk & Pancake Breakfast
About this race
HEROES 5K
Run - Family Fun Walk & Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, May 16th, 2026 (Armed Forces Day)
Veterans/Active Military/Students - use coupon code: HEROES to receive a $5 discount.7:30AM - Registrations and packet pickup opens (race morning)
9:00AM - 5k Timed Event & 5k Non-timed Family Walk/Run kicks off. Donation pancake breakfast opens so you can enjoy once you finish!
10:00AM - Awards
All proceeds benefit:
PTSD and Recreational Programs at W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC
Pick your distance
Running
5k Timed Run
This event is for all competitive runners who would like to receive a timing chip and a chance at the awards. Make sure you get a bib and timing chip! Veterans/Active Military - Use Coupon Code: HEROES and receive a $5 discount.
5k Non-Timed Run/Walk
This event is for all non competitive runners and family walkers. No bib, no time. Just supporting the cause! We thank you! Veterans/Active Military - Use Coupon Code: HEROES and receive a $5 discount.
Defender Sponsorship Runner (inc. name on banner)
This event is for all runners and walkers. You will receive a timing chip. Includes your name on the event banner and special thanks from all of our Veterans and active military. Veterans/Active Military - Use Coupon Code: HEROES and receive a $5 discount.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Huntersville.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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Results — HEROES 5K Run - Fun Walk & Pancake Breakfast
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Huntersville
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Huntersville 5K Races 3 races
- Huntersville Running Calendar 2026 7 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 8 Huntersville events
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