Event Description
Special thanks to our sponsors ......
HAZELDEN BETTY FORD BARBARA SINATRA CHILDREN'S CENTER
JFK FOUNDATION HOPE COLLABORATIVE
City of Rancho Mirage Coachella Valley Water District
Come join us for the annual BE A HERO 5K in support of our children! Super fun track and trail course that is runner, walker, doggie and stroller (big wheels) friendly. Capes and masks for all and a beautiful finisher medal and event t-shirt for all 5K participants. Dash for kids 10 and under includes cape, mask and medal!
Event details and schedule
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EVENT
Join us for an amazing time at the annual BE A HERO 5K and JR. Superheroes Dash (for kids 6 & under) as we support the work of the Hazelden Betty Ford Children's Program, the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center and the JFK Foundation in their quest to better the lives of children throughout our valley. Come for the Run - Stay for the Fun! 5K is followed by the Jr. Superheroes Dash, wellness fair and activities for kids and much, much more! BE A HERO and join us on Saturday, February 1, 2025 in beautiful Rancho Mirage, California. Beginning at Rancho Mirage Community Park, this course takes participants along the dirt trail of the Whitewater River Wash, under Highway 111 and into Rancho Mirage's Magnesia Falls Cove before returning back to the park's finish line. It is runner, walker and doggie friendly; offering a water stop mid-race.
Your entry fee gets you registered into the event, a Heroes Bringing Hope event tech t-shirt, beautiful finisher medal, special superhero cape and mask, tote bag and finish line snacks! Following the race, there will be activities lasting throughout the morning.
Quality tech t-shirts will be given to all paid 5K event entrants. Please make your size selection during the registration process.
Early packet pick-up will be held Friday, January 31st from Noon - 5:00pm at Rancho Mirage Community Park - 71560 San Jacinto, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. You will receive your race bib, t--shirt, cape and mask at that time. You may pick up for family and friends. Please sign the waiver at pick-up. Late registration is available at packet pick-up and on race day $45, beginning at 6:30AM.
Late packet pick-up and registration will be held race morning beginning at 6:30 at the race site: Rancho Mirage Community Park - 71560 San Jacinto, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.
Awards - All race finishers will receive a beautiful event finisher medal. Division awards will be given 3-deep in 5 year age groups from 10 and under to 90+. Overall men and women, challenged athletes, team, stroller and doggie division 1st, 2nd and 3rd trophies will be given. (Strollers must have big wheels to get through the trail portion of the course).
Post Race Happenings
Come for the run and stay for the fun -JR. SUPERHEROES DASH (for kids 10 & under) follows the 5K. In addition to our race fun, the morning will include many activities and displays highlighting children's services. Lots of fun for the entire family is in store at this guaranteed to be popular event! We will also have some extra surprises and raffles prizes, too! Don't miss out!
Timing
RaceWire, powered by Stack Sports will chip time this event providing accurate timing and instant results! Results will be posted on site and will be available on your personal devices, too.
Parking
Ample parking is available nearby at The River and on the streets surrounding the park. Handicapped parking will be available at the race site at Rancho Mirage Community Park.
