A collage of 5K race participants some dressed in race t-shirts and some dressed in superhero costumes like wonder woman and captain america.

About

It’s a costume party!
It’s a family reunion!
It’s a party in the park!

The annual Be a Hero 5K is all this and more! Open to runners and walkers of all skill levels, the 5K is a perfect event for families and friends.

Participants who earn “Superhero” status – by fundraising at least $100 – are given a special superhero cape they can choose to wear during the race.

2025 RACE RESULTS

Date, time, location

2026 Date TBA

Cunningham Children’s Home, 1301 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana, IL

Cost

TBA

Sponsor or volunteer

For more information, including how to sponsor or volunteer at the Be a Hero 5K , contact Colleen Combes, Events and Volunteer Specialist by email at ccombes@cunninghamhome.org or by phone at (217) 337-9058.

Proceeds from the 5K benefit the nearly youth and families Cunningham serves each year.

Sponsors

Grateful for the support of these wonderful businesses which help offset the expenses of the 2025 Be A Hero 5K.