
Heroes for Heroes 5K Obstacle or 5k Run/Walk is an obstacle course and running race on September 13, 2026 in Reynoldsburg, OH, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
From the Organizer
Hope For The Warriors® is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for post-9/11 service members, their families, and families of the fallen who have sustained physical and psychological wounds in the line of duty. Hope For The Warriors® is dedicated to restoring a sense of self, restoring the family unit, and restoring hope for our service members and our military families.
Heroes for Heroes is a fundraiser the Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation Department and the Reynoldsburg Division of Police created to benefit Hope for the Warriors®. The Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the 5K Obstacle Course where 1 to 2 person teams or individuals will compete together running an obstacle course including walls, low crawls, traversing through water, mud pits, Israeli sked pull, and tire flips among others. Public Safety, Military personnel as well as citizens from all over Ohio are invited to compete in this challenge.
Alongside the obstacle course 5K, Heroes for Heroes is now also offering a traditional 5K paved course. This is a paved path through Civic Park that you can run or walk. There no obstacles on this course. Strollers are welcome as well!
Events
Weather
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
79°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus Port Columbus Intl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
41,032
as of 2023
City Elevation
867 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Obstacle course races (OCR) combine running over different terrain with a series of physical obstacles — walls, rope climbs, monkey bars, carries, and crawls. The barrier to entry is lower than it looks.
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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Heroes for Heroes 5K Obstacle or 5k Run/Walk
Sep 13, 2026