
2027 KID Hero 5K Run/Walk is a running race on January 1 – February 6, 2027 in Davie, FL, with an entry fee of $35.
Unleash Your Inner Hero at the 23rd Annual KID Hero 5K!
Join us on Saturday, February 6, 2027, at our new home: Nova Southeastern University, for the 23rd Annual KID Hero 5K Run/Walk, presented by UKG and hosted by the KID Auxiliary.
Run, walk, or cheer alongside friends, family, and everyday community heroes. Can’t join us on campus? Choose the virtual option and complete your 5K from wherever you are!
Every registration supports Kids In Distress and Family Central, helping prevent child abuse, strengthen families, and support children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Together, these organizations serve more than 20,000 children and families each year.
In-Person Race Day Fun
Action-packed opening ceremonies
Power-Up warm-up before the 5K
Heroes in Training HQ (Kids Zone) with family-friendly activities
Gotham City Vendor Village featuring local vendors and community resources
Power-Up Breakfast and Hero Fest, including post-race awards
Costumes encouraged! Bring your cape, rally your squad, and make it a morning to remember.
Race Day Schedule
Race-day registration opens: 6:00 a.m.
Race starts: 7:30 a.m.
In-Person Runner/Walker Registration Includes
Event T-shirt
Finisher medal*
Chip-timed race bib
Supporter/Cheerleader Registration Includes
Event T-shirt
Virtual Participation
Support the mission from wherever you are. Select virtual registration and complete your 5K in your own community.
Walk with purpose. Move the mission. Be a hero.
*Finisher medals are available in limited quantities and are not guaranteed for all participants.
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
76°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Lauderdale, 3 mi from the venue.
Nearest Airport
FLL
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2027 KID Hero 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
81
Days to train
Create a free account to find and save races like this to your athlete profile.
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
2027 KID Hero 5K Run/Walk
Jan 1, 2027