Heroes Among Us 5k Run/Walk
Heroes Among Us 5k Run/Walk is a running race on November 14, 2026 in Hillsboro, TX, with an entry fee of $50.
- Date
- November 14, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Location
- 1180 S Waco Dr, Hillsboro, TX
- Price
- $50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Heroes Among Us 5K Run/Walk is a community event hosted by the Hillsboro Department of Public Safety to celebrate the everyday heroes who make a difference in our lives, including police officers, firefighters, nurses, teachers, moms, dads, and children.
This family-friendly event serves as a fundraiser for the Shop With A Hero Program, helping provide Christmas gifts and unforgettable holiday experiences for local children and families in need. The Heroes Among Us 5K is a fundraiser benefiting the Hillsboro Department of Public Safety's Shop With A Hero Program. Through this program, HDPS personnel partner with local children during the Christmas season and take them shopping for gifts, clothing, and other necessities. The program helps families who may need a little extra support while creating positive relationships between first responders and the youth in our community. Every registration helps make Christmas brighter for a local child. Each participant will receive a race bib, Dri-Fit shirt, and medal
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
44°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hillsboro, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hillsboro, TX
Nearest Airport
ACT
Waco Regional Airport · 27 mi
Major Hub
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 61 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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65
Days to train
- Race
- Heroes Among Us 5k Run/Walk
- Date
- November 14, 2026
- Location
- 1180 S Waco Dr, Hillsboro, TX
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Heroes Among Us 5k Run/Walk
Nov 14, 2026