Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair
When is Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair?
Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Buckhannon, WV.
What distances does Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair offer?
Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair offers 1 event: Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
How much does Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair cost?
Registration for Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair starts at $30.00.
Where is Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair held?
Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair is held in Buckhannon, WV at 205 Camden Ave.
About Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair
WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital and West Virginia Wesleyan College are sponsoring a 5K run/walk and community health fair to promote healthy living.
Funds raised will benefit the Student Nurses of Wesleyan (SNOW).
The race will be professionally timed by Appalachian Timing Group.
Date:
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Theme:
Superhero! You are welcome to dress up in your favorite superhero gear!
Registration:
Early Registration: Through August 28! Guarantees race t-shirt and swag bag
Late Registration: August 29 through September 17! Price increase to $35 - guarantees swag bag, but NO t-shirt
Day-of Registration: Price increase to $40 - swag bag not guaranteed and NO t-shirt
*You can register all ages. Children ages 0-5 are free, but they will not receive a t-shirt
**Registration will be closed on September 18 to prepare bibs, but don't worry! You can still register on the day of the race!
Location:
Fountain loop at West Virginia Wesleyan College (Camden Ave.), Buckhannon, WV 26201
Parking:
Street, Buckhannon River Walk, WVWC campus
Race Day Timeline:
9am: Registration and Packet Pick-up | Health Fair Begins
10am: Race Begins
11:30am: Awards
Noon: Health Fair Ends
Awards
We will have the following age categories for awards:
Ages 6-12
Ages 13-18
Ages 19-29
Ages 30-39
Ages 40-49
Ages 50-59
Ages 60+
The 1st and 2nd place participants, male and female, for each age group will receive a medal. We will also have 6 total overall winners (overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for both male and female). These overall winners will receive a Healthy Hero Hustle logo mug (handmade by MUD Ceramics in Thomas, WV) and a plaque.
*Mugs will also be available for purchase at the race.
Race T-shirt
If you signed up by August 28th, you will be guaranteed a t-shirt!
Main Sponsors/Organizers
Community Sponsors
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Go to the "Race Contact Info" section at the bottom of the page.
Race Route
Professionally Chip-Timed By
Health Fair Vendor Registration
We are looking for vendors to participate in the community health fair. The health fair is from 9am - noon, and set-up begins at 8am.
To register to be a vendor for the health fair, click this link to complete the form: Health Fair Registration Form