Event details

Run, walk or fly across the finish line at the St Helena Hospice Hero Run event!

Join them on Sunday 23rd March at Colchester Sports Park for a fun-filled day for the whole family! Dress up as your hero and take on our 2km family fun run, or if you're a runner, challenge yourself with a 5km or 10km run - all while supporting St Helena Hospice.

Hero Run is St Helena's only event designed just for children and families! A fantastic day out where kids can get active, have fun, and be a hero for their local hospice. Perfect for all ages, Hero Run is a safe, exciting, and inclusive event where little ones aged 4 and over can run, walk, or fly across the finish line.

Who's your hero? Whether it's a superhero, a sports star, a doctor, nurse, teacher, or even a family member, this is your chance to celebrate them in style - because not all heroes wear capes!

Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a new challenge, the Hero Run offers 5km and 10km routes to test your endurance while supporting a great cause. Children aged 4-15 can choose to take on the 2km Family Fun Run with an accompanying adult!

There will be an expanded event village this year. Prior to setting off on your run - and after too - there will be plenty of activities happening to keep you and your spectators entertained including: Hulk Smash (throwing game), Wet Sponge with Saunders - St Helena's elephant mascot, Giant Connect 4, food, sweets, and face painting.

This year's Hero Run is extra special as in 2025 St Helena Hospice celebrates 40 years of providing compassionate care. By participating, you're helping them honour two generations of families and ensuring St Helena can be here for the next generation and for the people you love.

Sign up at www.sthelena.org.uk/herorun25