Heroes for Education Run Walk

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2022 AT JOHN PRINCE PARK, 4756 South Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL  33461

**SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR THE FIRST 700 REGISTERED HAS BEEN EXCEEDED, RUNNERS REGISTERING AFTER 10/24 MAY NOT RECEIVE A SHIRT.  MEDAL GUARANTEED FOR THE FIRST 1,000 REGISTERED HAS BEEN EXCEED. RUNNERS REGISTER AFTER 4PM ON 10/28 MAY NOT RECEIVE A MEDAL.**

*Reduced rate for student, teacher & school district employees. ID number required. No other coupons apply.*

Early Packet-Pickup
Team Captains who are picking up full team registration packets, please contact your team with details.
Runner's Edge
3195 N Federal Hwy
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 361-1950

Hours to pick up packet: 
Saturday, October 22nd 10am-5pm
Sunday, October 23rd 11am-4pm
Monday, October 24th 10am-6pm
Tuesday, October 25th 10am-6pm
Wednesday, October 26th 10am-6pm
Friday, October 28th 10am-12pm 

Packets can also be picked up at the race site on the morning of the run, Saturday, October 29th, starting at 6:00 a.m.  Registration will be available race morning starting at 6:00 a.m.

Participate in the 5K or Kids Fun Run. Join enthusiastic runners, walkers, volunteers and supporters of education who come together annually to help promote health and wellness while making an impact in Palm Beach County’s public schools.    Frequently Asked Questions

AccuChip Timing | Race Event Shirt |  Finishers Medal | 5 Year Age Group Awards

HEROES AWARDS* to Palm Beach County Public Schools:
$   1,250 TOP Participating Team
$   1,000 TOP Participating Team: Elementary School
$   1,000 TOP Participating Team: Middle School
$   1,000 TOP Participating Team: High School

FASTEST RUN TEAM
$500 1st Place
$300 2nd Place
$200 3rd Place
1st, 2nd, and 3rd, place prizes awarded for Elementary School, Middle School, and High School

*Each award will be presented to the designated School District-operated Palm Beach County public school of the registered team(s). Fastest Run Team awards are based on the 5K Run.  One award per school. Private and Charter Schools are not eligible.  CLICK HERE for Rules & Details

FUNDRAISING TEAM PRIZES
50% of funds raised by teams will be donated back to the school or department for wellness initiatives
Top 3 fundraising teams will also be awarded a special prize pack from Red Apple Supplies.
1st Place $500 Red Apple Supplies Prize Pack
2nd Place $300 Red Apple Supplies Prize Pack
3rd Place $200 Red Apple Supplies Prize Pack

This special event helps to raise vital funds & awareness for public education, therefore, no refunds are available.
Thank you for supporting students in Palm Beach County public schools. 

The School Mascot Dash 
It’s a dash to the finish line for our Palm Beach County school mascots to claim the Fastest School Mascot Dash title.
Will your school be there?  $250 prize for the fastest mascot on the move!  
Registration is Free & will count towards the Heroes Awards participation goal only.  Select School Mascot Dash in the event options below.
This is separate from registering for any of the Heroes for Education Run Walk races. (Answer NO to joining a team).
The School Mascot Dash is not associated with the Heroes Awards.  Schools that win a Heroes Award are eligible to win the Mascot Dash.

Age Group Awards
The awards will be given out by age groups.
Age group awards are presented in 5-year increments starting at age 9 and under to age 70 and over in the 5K race. First, second and third place winners will be awarded as well as Overall Winners and Masters for both male and female.
Race results will be posted the morning of the race and updated every five minutes until all runners are finished. Final race results will be posted on the AccuChip Timing website after 2:00pm the day of the race.

Race Day Schedule:
6:00am  Race Day Registration
7:00am  Welcome and Warm-Up
7:30am  5K Run Walk (chip timed)
8:15am  Kids 1 Mile Fun Run 
8:30am  Kids 100 Yard Dash 
8:35am  School Mascot Dash
8:45am  Awards Ceremony