Suit up. Show up. Save lives.

Held during National Suicide Prevention Week, the HBOT4Heroes’ Run 4 Their Lives 5K isn’t just a race—it’s a call to action. A moment to honor those we’ve lost. A rally to support those still fighting. A mission to bring real hope to real people.

Every step you take helps raise funds for HBOT4Heroes, a nonprofit delivering Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)—a life-saving treatment for those battling traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, and suicidal ideation. This includes veterans, first responders, survivors, and everyday heroes who deserve a second chance.

Why We Run

Because 44 veterans die by suicide every day.
Because first responders are burning out and falling through the cracks.
Because people you know—and people you love—may be fighting silent battles.

We run to say: You are not forgotten. You are not alone. And we are not done fighting.

About the Race

This is a superhero-themed, family-friendly, and fully inclusive 5K event.
Walk it. Run it. Roll it. Wear a cape. Bring a stroller. Invite your dog. Everyone is welcome.

About the Race

As you register you can:

Dedicate a cape to your personal hero at the Cape Station
Add a Tribute Trail sign in honor, memory, or support of someone who matters to you
Create a team and raise funds together
Run virtually from anywhere in the world

Why It Matters

HBOT is giving people back their lives. It's restoring clarity, reducing suicidal thoughts, healing trauma, and offering hope when nothing else has worked.

And yet, most people who need it can't access it.
THAT'S why we run. To fund treatment. To fight for access. To save lives.

This isn't just about miles - It's about meaning. We Run for Their lives - because every step and every dollar can help save one.

Registration Prices:

5K Race, 5K Fun Run / Walk or Virtual 5K:

Age 13 +
- $35 through Sept 12
- $40 on race day
Age 6-12
- $20 through Sept 12
- $25 on race day
Age 5 & Under Free! (no need to register)

This isn’t just about miles. It’s about meaning. We Run for Their Lives—because every step, and every dollar, can help save one.

Add Meaning to Your Miles

This isn’t just a race—it’s your chance to show up for someone who matters.

Whether you're running for a loved one lost, someone still fighting, or your own healing journey, we invite you to make your participation deeply personal.

Our Cape Dedication, Tribute Trail Posters, and Virtual Tribute Signs give you the opportunity to honor, remember, or celebrate the people who inspire your steps.

These stories turn a 5K into a mission.
They turn participants into heroes.
They remind us why every step counts.

Choose how you want to carry your message on race day—or from wherever you are.
Your story belongs on this trail.
Because We Run for Their Lives—and now, you can too.

Cape Dedication Add-on: $15.00

Be a hero. Honor a hero. Become a hero: This special add-on includes a superhero cape and access to our Cape Dedication Station, where you can personalize your cape—whether you are running for a loved one lost, someone still fighting, or your own healing journey.
- Use your cape to:
  - Dedicate it to someone meaningful—past or present
  - Design your superhero alter-ego—create your own name, symbol, or mantra
  - Turn your back into a badge of courage—because every step tells a story
- Details:
  - Available for participants of all ages
  - Visit the Cape Station on race day to decorate your cape using our fabric markers
  - Prefer to design at home? Early pick-up is available before race day
  - Quantities are limited—grab your cape early and wear your mission with pride!

Tribute Trail Poster Add-on: $20.00

Honor their memory. Celebrate their strength. Share your story.
Purchase a personalized tribute sign to be displayed along the Tribute Trail—a powerful stretch of the race course dedicated to the people who move us to run.
- This is more than a memorial. It’s a path lined with stories of:
  - Loved ones lost to suicide
  - Veterans and first responders still fighting
  - Survivors of trauma and mental illness
  - Children battling illness
  - Friends, mentors, or even yourself
  - Whether you're running in memory, in celebration, in support, or in survival, this is your chance to say: “I run for _____.”
- Each tribute includes:
  This trail is sacred. Each sign is a story. These signs turn a race into a movement. Your story belongs on the trail.

Virtual Tribute Sign: $10.00

Honor from anywhere. Share your message. Join the movement.
Can’t be there in person? You can still be part of the Tribute Trail. With a Virtual Tribute Sign, you can upload a dedication—from across the street or across the country—to honor someone who inspires your steps.
- Each virtual tribute includes:
  - Name of your hero, loved one, or inspiration
  - A short message (e.g., “Still fighting,” “Forever missed,” “Running for Mom”)
  - Optional photo
  - Inclusion in the online memory & honor wall
  This is for remote supporters, long-distance family members, and anyone who believes in the power of showing up—even virtually.
  
  Add your voice to the trail. Your story still belongs here.

Costume Contest

Bring the hero vibes and dress to impress! Capes, masks, full-blown superhero transformations—all are welcome.

Enter our Superhero Costume Contest at the race for a chance to win 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place CASH prizes!

Judging will take place on-site, so don your best look and strike a pose!

Parking

We anticipate a full event—please carpool when possible.

No parking on White Oak Church Road.

Volunteers will guide you to:

Main Lot: White Oak Church Road Access (may fill up 45 min before start)
1305 White Oak Church Road, Apex, NC
Overflow Lots:
Young Scholars Academy
4505 Dominion Crst Dr, Apex, NC

Volunteer shuttle drivers will be on-site at overflow lots to transport participants to and from the start line. Participants may also walk from the overflow lots if they prefer.

Packet Pickup at Extivita

Friday, September 12, 2025 | 3:00–7:00 PM
Location: Extivita – 2012-D TW Alexander Drive, Durham, NC 27709

Skip the race day line—grab your bib and shirt early at Extivita!
Whether you're running in memory, in support, or just showing up in your cape, we’ll be there to get you ready for mission day.