12th Annual Heroes For Education 5K

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) 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. 7) $30 - School District Students, Teachers, and Employees (Early Bird Pricing Ends On Sept. 7) $50 - General Registration (Sept. 8 - Sept. 26) $40 - School District Students, Teachers, and Employees (Sept. 8 - Sept. 26) $65 - General Registration (Sept. 27 - Race Day) $55 - School District Students, Teachers, and Employees (Sept. 27 - Race Day) NEW THIS YEAR: Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Participants Will Receive Finisher Medal & High Performance Race T-Shirt) $45 - General Registration $35 - School District Students, Teachers, and Employees Kids Events $20 - Kids 1-Mile Fun Run $15 - Kids 100-Yard Dash NOTE: Discounted pricing available for School District of Palm Beach County students, teachers, and employees with valid ID. No other coupons apply. AccuChip Timing | Finisher Medals For ALL PARTICIPANTS | High Performance Race T-Shirts | Age Group Awards HEROES AWARDS (Palm Beach County Public Schools): $1,500 - Top Participating Team (Overall) $1,250 - Top Participating Team (Elementary School) $1,250 - Top Participating Team (Middle School) $1,250 - Top Partici