Be a Hero 5K
Be a Hero 5K is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Urbana, IL, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (43 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Be a hero in the eyes of Cunningham kids!
Join us for the 6th Annual Be a Hero 5K
Heroes have made such a big impact at Cunningham that our Be a Hero 5K now occurs annually—and we're thrilled to invite you to this year's event!
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 9 a.m. | 1301 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana, IL
Lace up your superhero sneakers and get ready for miles of fun benefitting an incredible cause! No matter your skill level, you can Be a Hero by participating in one of the following races:
- "The Flash" 5K Race for all runners
- "The Hulk" 5K Walk for all walkers
Awards and recognition will be awarded in the race category only.
Become a Superhero and unlock your official Cunningham hero cape!
When you fundraise $100 or more, you become part of a special group and will receive a hero cape to wear on race day or anytime you're being a hero in your community!
Click HERE to learn how YOU can be a Superhero!
Your heroic support matters! All proceeds from the 5K will help provide much-needed support for the 953 youth and families Cunningham serves. Many young people arrive with histories of abuse, neglect, trauma and mental health challenges. They've experienced rejection and loss. Cunningham offers healing and hope through residential treatment, special education and community-based services.
Learn more about how our programs help youth and families heal, learn and grow at cunningham.org
Cunningham Children's Home is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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
69°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Champaign 3s, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Urbana, IL
Population
38,447
as of 2023
City Elevation
737 ft
Nearest Airport
CMI
University of Illinois Willard Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 104 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running
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.
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Be a Hero 5K
Oct 10, 2026