United Way Be a Hero

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Annual 5K and 1-mile Fun Run to benefit the Bryan County United Way and its agencies, including the Red River Special Olympics which was added as a main partner of the event in 2020 to highlight the Heroes that they are. The date of this year's event is Saturday, March 1st in downtown Durant. #beahero2025

📅 Event Details

• Date: Saturday, March 1st, 2025
• Location: 201 W Evergreen, Durant, OK
• Website: United Way Be a Hero
• Special Note: This is a Choctaw PACE event: if you are a member of the PACE Program, please register through PACE.

📦 Packet Pick-Up

United Way will have packet pick-up options the day before the race (Friday, February 28th) as well as on race day morning. If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the UW Director, Pam Robinson, at bryancountyuw@yahoo.com.

🏅 Race Day Activities

• Schedule: The race will take place beginning with the 5k followed by the 1-mile fun run: taking off from Evergreen in front of Opera House Coffee.
• Water Stop: There will be a water stop for the 5k within the loop at Southeastern.
• Awards: Awards for the Overall Male and Female 5k Winners, Top 3 winners (both male and female) within each age division, and The Suman Cup (Sponsors' Challenge) will be given out to winners of these categories and announced after race results.
• Chip Timing: The event will be chip-timed and hosted by First Place Timing.

🏆 Special Recognition

Ciara's Cup (Special Olympian - Heart of a Champion Award) will be given out at the annual Special Olympics track and field event held in April, along with a donation to Special Olympics from race proceeds. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the run. Don't forget, dressing up as your favorite superhero is encouraged!