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11th Annual Hero 5K Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Paramus, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $15
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERO 5K | 5K | Nov 8, 20268:30 AM | $35 | – |
| Robert Dyer Kids 1K Fun run | Kids | Nov 8, 20269:30 AM | $15 | – |
| Virtual HERO 5kVirtual | 5K | Nov 8, 2026 | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- HERO 5K: $35 until Nov 8.
- Robert Dyer Kids 1K Fun run: $15 until Nov 8.
Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New Jersey ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New Jersey runs 32:16, about 10:23 a mile, based on 598 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:02 and men in 29:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:34 AM, and the HERO 5K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ 07652
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)276
finishers
34:14
median (11:01 /mi)
17:28
winning time
54% / 46%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Rock Race Timing) for 11th Annual Hero 5K Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 11th Annual Hero 5K Run/Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:56 or better, the top quarter in 28:36, and half the field in 34:14; the last tenth came in after 56:24.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:39 | 24:52 |
| 20-29 | 25:22 | 19:51 |
| 30-39 | 24:59 | 23:15 |
| 40-49 | 26:57 | 25:47 |
| 50-59 | 28:39 | 22:29 |
| 60-69 | 34:18 | 27:23 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 6 percent since 2023.
261
2023
263
2024
276
2025
All events combined, from official results.
11th Annual Hero 5K Run/Walk 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 261 to 276 finishers, and the median time dropped from 35:28 to 34:14.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 276 (+5%) | 34:14 | under 24:56 | 17:28 |
| 2024 | 263 (+1%) | 35:51 | under 24:33 | 17:23 |
| 2023 | 261 | 35:28 | under 23:25 | 17:54 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most New Jersey 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:36, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 8 the day usually runs from 39°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 69°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of 11th Annual Hero 5K Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Parking and travel
Parking Map
All participants including volunteers please park on the parking deck of parking lot A. Our village (check in) will be in fount of the Buehler Challenger & Science Center, marked as building 20 on our campus map. (about a five minute…
Awards
Age Group Awards
Race details
- Where
- 400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ 07652Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Included with entry
- Mask and Cape
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 8, 2026), 2025 (Nov 2, 2025), 2024 (Nov 3, 2024), 2023 (Nov 5, 2023), 2022 (Nov 13, 2022), 2021 (Nov 7, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 11th Annual Hero 5K Run/Walk?
- Sunday, November 8, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New Jersey ($35).
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 276 runners finished the HERO 5K; the median finish was 34:14 and the winner ran 17:28.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:36, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ 07652.
From the organizers
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.