12TH Annual
12th Annual “Hero’s Among us” 5K Color Run
12th Annual “Hero’s Among us” 5K Color Run is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Early, TX, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Location
- Early Town Center, Early, TX
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Pre-Registration Fee:
$30.00
Groups of 10+ $25.00 (Must register by 9/9/26)
(Groups must have 10+ members. Discount will be refunded to all members after the 10th person registers.)
Race day Registration:
$40.00
Extra T-Shirts $20.00
Entries must be received by 9/9/26 to be guaranteed a T-shirt.
Every hero has a place on this course! Grab the whole family and help us color the community with hope during Suicide Prevention Month. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, heroes of all ages and fitness levels are welcome!
Award Categories:
Age divisions: Male & Female 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
Early Packet Pick-Up
September 25, 2026
12:00-3:00
Center for Life Resources, 408 Mulberry St. Brownwood, TX
Race Day Schedule:
Packet Pickup @ 8:00 a.m.
Race begins @ 9:00 a.m.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
87°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
14%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Brownwood 2ene, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Early, TX
City Elevation
1,434 ft
Nearest Airport
ABI
Abilene Regional Airport · 62 mi
Major Hub
AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 133 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Days to train
- Race
- 12th Annual “Hero’s Among us” 5K Color Run
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- Early Town Center, Early, TX
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12th Annual “Hero’s Among us” 5K Color Run
Sep 26, 2026