Hero-Up 5K and Kids' Race and Virtual 5K
When is Hero-Up 5K and Kids' Race and Virtual 5K?
Hero-Up 5K and Kids' Race and Virtual 5K takes place on Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Tigard, OR.
What distances does Hero-Up 5K and Kids' Race and Virtual 5K offer?
Hero-Up 5K and Kids' Race and Virtual 5K offers 2 events: VIRTUAL 5K, 5K (In-Person!).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIRTUAL 5K | 3.1 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| 5K (In-Person!) | 3.1 mi | $35.00 | Register |
How much does Hero-Up 5K and Kids' Race and Virtual 5K cost?
Registration for Hero-Up 5K and Kids' Race and Virtual 5K starts at $35.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Hero-Up 5K and Kids' Race and Virtual 5K held?
Hero-Up 5K and Kids' Race and Virtual 5K is held in Tigard, OR at Cook Park.
About Hero-Up 5K and Kids' Race and Virtual 5K
2025 Results are HERE
Welcome back!!! On September 5, 2026 we invite you to lace up your running shoes, don your cape and mask, and pound the pavement for Children's Cancer Research! 100% of race net proceeds go to children's cancer research. We are so glad to welcome everyone to Hero-Up for Children's Cancer! This year the 5K and Kids' races will be at Cook Park in Tigard. We are also offering a virtual 5K.
Please register by August 4th to be guaranteed a race shirt!
VIRTUAL RESULTS SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
1. When the race officially starts on Saturday, September 5th, you’ll receive a text message and email welcoming you to the race.
2. You must complete your run between Saturday, September 5th and end of day Saturday, September 19th.
3. Submission of your race results can be done via text message or web form.
4. When submitting your results, you’ll have the option to include a link to your Strava or Garmin Connect activity. If you do this, your results will be marked as Verified. If you don't have one of these apps, you can install Strava from your phone's app store and run with your phone.
5. Results will be ranked online in the following categories: overall, gender, and age group.
In the last 12 years since we started our organization, our donations have totaled $888,500 to the Pediatric Brain Tumor bank at OHSU for children's cancer research and to the Children's Cancer Therapy Development Institute. Help us increase that amount this year!