Hero 5k Fighting Duchenne Together

Come and join forces as heroes around the city unity to destroy Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The Hero 5k is a fun-filled family-friendly charity race benefitting My DMD Hero, a local non-profit organization providing children with life-changing mobility equipment. Wear your favorite superhero attire and use your super speed to make a difference. This event is kid-friendly and wheelchair friendly so that anyone can be a hero in the fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

About Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a fatal, muscle-wasting disease affecting 1 in every 3500 boys. Boys with Duchenne lose vital muscle strength at an early age. Between ages 4-8 boys lose the ability to run, jump, dress themselves, and simply experience childhood independently. Duchenne boys are usually in a wheelchair by age 12 and live into their late teens or early 20s. Currently, there is no cure. DMD is 100% fatal. This event is in honor of Brock and Graham Andrews, two brothers fighting to live with this condition. All the proceeds will go directly to aid other families fighting Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and provide life-changing mobility equipment that will help DMD boys experience the best life possible.

Registration and Sponsorship

Attention DMD Families: Please contact our event director, Chris Andrews, for a discount code that allows FREE entry for your immediate family. Don’t miss this chance to be a hero for Duchenne. Register today and help us make a difference! Want to be a sponsor? CLICK HERE.

Event Details

Early Packet Pickup: Virtual Participant shirts and medals will be mailed out on Monday, August 26, 2024. Race bags including timing bib, and t-shirt will be available for early pickup at Fellowship Baptist Church, 4701 Winchester Pike, Columbus, OH 43232 on Friday, September 6 from 9AM-Noon. Participants will also be able to pick up their race packet on Saturday starting at 6:30AM. Please note, opening ceremonies start at 7:55am so please arrive on time to get checked in.

Registration Fees

Unable to attend in person? Or want to support the cause without participating? Register for the virtual 5k and run wherever you are! Or, if you want simply pay the $45 and we will send your t-shirt and medal.

Event Schedule

Sat, September 7, 2024 6:30 AM - Packet Pickup Begins! Sat, September 7, 2024 7:55 AM - Pre-Race Announcements + Ceremony Sat, September 7, 2024 8:15 AM - Race Begins!