Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2024 HERO House NW Fun Run on September 7th! We were thrilled to see so many participants, volunteers, and supporters come together to raise awareness and funds for people living with mental illness.
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A special thank you to our incredible sponsors, Nintendo US (www.nintendo.com) and Legacy Group Capital(www.legacyg.com), whose generosity helped make this event possible. Your contributions directly support our mission of empowering individuals in recovery through meaningful opportunities for employment, housing, and community.
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We couldn't have done it without our amazing participants, sponsors, volunteers, and staff. Your dedication and support are helping us make a real difference in the lives of those in need. Thank you for being a part of this important cause!
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Stay tuned for updates and more ways to get involved with HERO House NW as we continue to champion mental health recovery.
Event Information
Other Information
Course Description
The 5K & 10K routes are an "out and back", starting next to Redmond City Hall in their Municipal Campus Park and immediately joining the Sammamish River Trail heading north. The scenic route takes runners and walkers up the trail towards Sixty Acres Park and downtown Woodinville. This is a flat fast route that will lend itself to fast paces and quick times! Course map for the 5K can be found here ( https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5481910975 ). Course map for the 10K can be found here (https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5494670236)
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Timing
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Race will be professionally chip timed to ensure accurate results. Results will be posted on the website within half hour of your finish and will be available on site at our registration kiosks after the race.
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SuperHERO Costume Contest
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Run Like a HERO! We encourage all our HEROs to wear their best superhero costume and have the chance to win some great prizes! Bring your super powers to make a difference for people living with mental illness!
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Teams
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Sign up your company, team, running group or your friends to run as a team for the HERO House Runs. Team discounts apply at 10, 25 and 50 runners registered. (*Team registration discounts are applied on registration site.)
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Prizes available for teams:
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* Sign up the most runners
* Fastest team
* Best fundraising team
* Best team shirt
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​Race Morning Schedule
7:00am - Registration opens
7:30am - Kids Dash
7:45am - Costume contest
8:00am - 10K start
8:15am - 5K start
9:00-9:30am - Awards (depends on finish times)
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Parking
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The parking lot in front of City Hall will only be for volunteers, vendors and staff. This parking lot is shared with the library. If you park on the library side you will get ticketed and towed. There is a commuter garage around the corner from the start at 8711 160th Ave NE (follow the signs to Race Parking). Street parking is also plentiful and all parking is free.
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Packet Pickup
Race packets can be picked up on Race Day onsite at the race location from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
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Pets, Strollers, and Accessibility Accommodations
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Strollers, wheelchairs, and accessibility scooters are welcome and encouraged. Please understand that race personnel may request that participants with strollers or other wheeled devices begin separately or behind runners at the race start for everyone's safety. Pets are allowed in the park, but unfortunately not on the course during the event. Most areas of the trail are for those not participating in the race.
Volunteers
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We could not pull off this event without the amazing support of our volunteers. We have spots for everyone (groups, solo, early morning, later, heavy lifting or brain power!) Please complete the volunteer form below to volunteer.
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Fundraising
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We welcome everyone to donate and to become a fundraising HERO for the 5K. CLICK HERE to become a fundraiser.
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About the Event
About HERO House NW
HERO House NW, through its three Clubhouse programs in Bellevue, Seattle and Everett, provides people living with serious mental illness opportunities to find meaning and purpose through community and work. Clubhouse members can find jobs through our employment programs, and also receive support and assistance with embarking on new career paths, pursuing educational opportunities, and securing housing stabilization.
Proceeds from the HERO House Fun Run go to support the Clubhouse programs of HERO House NW, which provides recovery and support services for people living with mental illness in the greater Seattle area.
5K Run News
Sponsorships available! See below or click here for sponsorship information.
HERO House NW 3rd Annual 1 in 5K
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Please check back for 2025 opportunities.
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2024 Major and Event Sponsorship Opportunities:
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1 Presenting Sponsor $5,000
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1 Platinum Sponsor $2,500 - not available
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1 Gold Sponsor $1,500
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1 Silver Sponsor $1,000
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1 Finish Line Sponsor $1,000
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1 T-Shirts Sponsor $1,000
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Multiple Swag Sponsors $500 ea.
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Multiple Partner Sponsors $250 ea.
SPONSORSHIP INTEREST FORM
Complete this form to request more information or to reserve a sponsorship (based upon availability of above opportunities - listings will be updated weekly.) Please review sponsorship opportunities form and feel free to reach out for more information using this form.