Heroes for Hope 5K Run/Walk
About this race
Unleash your inner hero at Child Enrichment’s Heroes for Hope 5K Run/Walk! Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 8 AM at Mill Village Trailhead on the Augusta Canal for a fun, family-friendly event. Dress up as your favorite superhero and participate in the 5K or the Kids' Fun Run (ages 10 and under). Don’t miss the costume contest for kids and adults!
Packet pick-up is April 17th, 4–6 PM at Fleet Feet Augusta or race day, 6:30–7:15 AM at Mill Village Trailhead.
Awards for the Heroes for Hope 5K:
Top 3 Overall: Prizes for the top three male and female finishers.
Age Group Awards: Recognizing the top male and female finishers in each age group:
15 & Under
16-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70 and above
Kids' Fun Run Awards:
All participants in the Kids' Fun Run will receive a medal.
Best Costume Awards: Special prizes for the best-dressed kid, adult and pet superheroes!
Celebrate your heroic finish and achievements!
Your support helps provide free therapy and advocacy for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trafficking in the CSRA. Since 1978, we’ve served over 31,000 children, including 1,637 in 2024–2025. Be a hero for local kids!
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Running
Heroes for Hope 5K Run
Unleash your inner hero at Child Enrichment’s Heroes for Hope 5K Run/Walk! Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 8 AM at Mill Village Trailhead on the Augusta Canal for a fun, family-friendly event. Dress up as your favorite superhero and participate in the 5K or the Kids' Fun Run (ages 10 and under). Don’t miss the costume contest for kids and adults! Packet pick-up is April 17th, 4–6 PM at Fleet Feet Augusta or race day, 6:30–7:15 AM at Mill Village Trailhead. Your support helps provide free therapy and advocacy for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trafficking in the CSRA. Since 1978, we’ve served over 31,000 children, including 1,637 in 2024–2025. Be a hero for local kids!
Heroes for Hope Kids Fun Run
The Kids' Fun Run is open to children aged 10 and under and will take place during the Heroes for Hope 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Mill Village Trailhead on the Augusta Canal. Kids are encouraged to dress up as their favorite superheroes for the run and the costume contest! This is a fun way for young heroes to get involved and support a great cause. Start Time: Following the 5K (approximately 9:15 AM) Distance: 1/2 Mile, kid-friendly route Registration: Registration is required but kids do not need to attend packet pick up. They will just check in immediately prior to races start. All participants will receive a medal for their heroic efforts!
Heroes for Hope Couch Crusader - 0.0 Mile Run
If lounging on the couch and watching superhero movies is how you want to participate, then this category is for you! Couch crusaders will get a race shirt (if registered before 4/1) and swag bag.
Walking
Heroes for Hope 5K Walk
Unleash your inner hero at Child Enrichment’s Heroes for Hope 5K Run/Walk! Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 8 AM at Mill Village Trailhead on the Augusta Canal for a fun, family-friendly event. Dress up as your favorite superhero and participate in the 5K or the Kids' Fun Run (ages 10 and under). Don’t miss the costume contest for kids and adults! Packet pick-up is April 17th, 4–6 PM at Fleet Feet Augusta or race day, 6:30–7:15 AM at Mill Village Trailhead. Your support helps provide free therapy and advocacy for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trafficking in the CSRA. Since 1978, we’ve served over 31,000 children, including 1,637 in 2024–2025. Be a hero for local kids!
Wheelchair
5k Wheelchair Division
Unleash your inner hero at Child Enrichment’s Heroes for Hope 5K Run/Walk! Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2025, at 7:55 AM at Mill Village Trailhead on the Augusta Canal for a fun, family-friendly event. Dress up as your favorite superhero and participate in the 5K or the Kids' Fun Run (ages 10 and under). Don’t miss the costume contest for kids and adults! Packet pick-up is April 17th, 4–6 PM at Fleet Feet Augusta or race day, 6:30–7:15 AM at Mill Village Trailhead. Your support helps provide free therapy and advocacy for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trafficking in the CSRA. Since 1978, we’ve served over 31,000 children, including 1,637 in 2024–2025. Be a hero for local kids!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Augusta, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:54 AM and sets at 8:00 PM local time (EDT) in Augusta on April 17, 2027 — 13h 05m of daylight.
Course
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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, 53 Augusta events
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