Hunter's Heroes Memorial Run 5K
Hunter's Heroes Memorial Run 5K is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Boone, NC, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
8:00 am - 1 Mile (10 under), 8:30 am - 5K. The races will start and end at Clawson-Burnley Park on the Greenway Trail in Boone. Proceeds benefit those that gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our community and also to embrace the loved ones that lost someone too soon. The Hunter's Heroes group welcomes participation from our entire community. We honor officers and military personnel of their service to North Carolina and to the United States of America. The 2026 race honors Brittany Berry & family.
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
73°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boone 1 Se, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Boone, NC
Population
19,534
as of 2023
City Elevation
3,265 ft
Nearest Airport
TRI
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport · 45 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 80 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.
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Waiting For?
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51
Days to train
- Race
- Hunter's Heroes Memorial Run 5K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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Hunter's Heroes Memorial Run 5K
Sep 12, 2026