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Run with Heroes 5K

Date
August 23, 2026
Distance
5K Run/Walk
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From the Organizer

🏃‍♀️ Run with Heroes 5K 🏃‍♂️
🗓️ Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
📍 Downtown Lapeer, MI – 410 W Nepessing St.
🏁 Race Start: 8:15 AM

👟 Ready to run for a cause and have a blast? 🏃💨
Join us on Sunday of the Lapeer Days Festival for the Run with Heroes 5K, a race that celebrates our local heroes – the Lapeer County EMT's & Paramedics Team! 🧑‍🚒🚑 

 

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

🕒 Chip-timed Race with Live Results
👕 Custom Dri-Fit Event shirt
🏅 Custom Finisher Medal
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
📸 FREE Professional Race photos
💧 Post-race Refreshments


📦 PACKET PICK-UP:

📅 Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
📍 Downtown Lapeer – 410 W Nepessing St.
⏰ 6:15 AM – 8:00 AM

✨ Lace up, run with heroes, and make a difference in your community! ✨

Events

5K Run/Walk8:15 AMRegister →

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

80°

Typical Low

57°

Chance of Rain

30%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Lapeer Wwtp, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:49 AMSunset 8:25 PMDaylight 13h 37m

Host City

About Lapeer, MI

Elevation

835 ft

Nearest Airport

FNT

Bishop International Airport · 22 mi

Major Hub

DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 58 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Race Location

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What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run with Heroes 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
Run with Heroes 5K
Date
August 23, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Run with Heroes 5K?
Run with Heroes 5K is a running race held in Lapeer, Michigan on August 23, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Run with Heroes 5K?
Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Lapeer, Michigan at 410 W Nepessing St., Lapeer, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Run with Heroes 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Run with Heroes 5K

Aug 23, 2026

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