12th Annual Heroes for Education 5K - Kids 100-yard Dash

Lake Worth, FL

IMPORTANT: We are capping this year's 12th Annual Heroes For Education 5K at 2,000 PARTICIPANTS. Reserve your spot NOW and SAVE! Prices increase on Tuesday, September 8 -- the day after Labor Day. Lace up your shoes to support public education in Palm Beach County at the 12th Annual Heroes For Education 5K, presented by the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, UnitedHealthcare, and Optum, on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at John Prince Park in Lake Worth! DATE: Sunday, October 4, 2026 LOCATION: John Prince Park (4756 South Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461) HONORARY CHAIR: Palm Beach County School Board Member Marcia Andrews (District 6) RACE DAY SCHEDULE: 6:00 a.m.: Race Day Registration Opens 7:20 a.m.: Kids 1-Mile Fun Run (Ages 12 and Under) 7:30 a.m.: Warm Up 7:45 a.m.: 5K Run/Walk (Chip Timed) 8:45 a.m.: Kids 100-Yard Dash (Ages 7 and Under) 9:00 a.m.: School Mascot Race 9:15 a.m.: Awards Ceremony PRICING: 5K Run/Walk $40 - General Registration (Early Bird Pricing Ends On Sept