Annual 5K Run/Walk For Heroes
25th Anniversary!
Sunday, October 11, 2026 ...Race time 9 a.m.
Event will be held Rain or Shine. Registration Begins at 7:30 am
Where:
Springfield Township Municipal Complex
50 Powell Road; Springfield, PA
Register Online at www.RunTheDay.com
A great family friendly event benefiting the Delaware County Hero Scholarship Fund
Prizes for the Top Runners! Gift cards for the top walkers.
Plaque presented to fastest Police Department, Fire Company & EMS team.
Refreshments - bagels, coffee and water.
Race will be electronically timed by Run The Day
Directions To: Run for Heroes Race
From PA turnpike or RT 95. Take RT. 476 North or South to exit 5. Take Rt. 1 North toward Springfield. Travel to Springfield Road (3rd light) and turn right. Travel approx. 1 mile to Powell Road and turn right. The Springfield Township Building is immediately on the right. Turn right into the parking lot.
Prizes:
Run For Heroes Prize Categories
Police/Fire/EMS Team
Plaque for fastest 4 members (Up to 5 on team)Runners
Top 3 Men & Top 3 Women overall: $150 / $125 / $100
Top 3 Men & Top 3 Women over 40yrs old: $100 / $75 / $50
Age Group Prizes (Top Male & Top Female in Each Category)
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
$10 Gift CardsWalkers
Top 10 Overall: $10 Gift Cards
Top 5 ages 14 & under: $10 Gift CardsOne Prize Per Participant
Since it began in 2001, The Run for Heroes has raised over $870,000!
Sponsors
Become a Sponsor of the 2025 Run - download form
We want to thank all of our sponsors, and encourage you to support these community partners to keep Delaware County Pennsylvania strong.