Donate Life Hero Run East!
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Greenville, NC
- H. Boyd Lee Park, 5184 Corey Road, 27834
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Celebrate the hero within and support life-saving organ, eye, and tissue transplants at this inspiring 5K and 1-Mile fun run.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
Join the Donate Life Hero Run East in Greenville, NC, a 5K and 1-Mile fun run dedicated to celebrating the hero within us all. This inspiring event raises vital awareness for life-saving organ, eye, and tissue transplants across North Carolina. Gather your superhero team, don your capes, and participate in a supportive run or walk that welcomes all ages and abilities. It's a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying a community-focused day.
What to expect
- A supportive 5K or 1-Mile fun run/walk for all ages and abilities.
- An opportunity to raise awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation.
- Awards for top finishers across overall and age group categories.
Standout details
- Support organ, eye, and tissue donation
- Wear your favorite superhero cape
- Awards for top finishers
- Welcomes all ages and abilities
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, Apr 4, 8:15 AM EDT · From $33.35
Opens Aug 22, 2025, 8:55 AM EDT · Closes Mar 21, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 5K
Sat, Apr 4, 8:00 AM EDT · From $38.70
Opens Aug 22, 2025, 8:55 AM EDT · Closes Mar 21, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
The course
- Flat
- Timed race
From the organizer
The Hero Run 5K and 1 Mile fun run celebrates the hero in all of us while raising awareness of life-saving organ, eye, and tissue transplants here in North Carolina. Get your capes ready and assemble your superhero teams for this fun and inspirational run/walk offered by Donate Life NC and ECU Transplant Center. All ages and abilities welcome!
Registration Fee:
5K - $35 through March 21st, then $40 through race day 1-Mile Fun Run - $30 through March 21st, then $35 through race day Shirt size guaranteed when registered by March 21st!
Awards:
Top Overall Male Top Overall Female Top Male and Top Female in each age group: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
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