STRONGER than Cancer Young Hero 5k

Join us on 10/07/2024

(race date estimated)

STRONGER than Cancer Young Hero 5k Race Description

This is SO much more than a race! This is an awesome event to honor and celebrate the cancer journeys of brave young cancer warriors. This beautiful certified 5k course through downtown Abacoa ends at home plate inside Roger Dean Stadium. The course is flat and fast, and lined with SUPERHEROES.

There is a prize for Best Team Name, Best Fundraising Team, Best Superhero Costume (Adult), Best Superhero Costume (10-18), Best Superhero Costume (10 & under), and Best Dog Costume.

During the 5k course, athletes will earn beads along the way tha honor a child's cancer journey:

Blue Beads for HOPE
Red Beads for STRENGTH
Green Beads for RESLIENCE and TENACITY
GOLD Beads for BRAVERY at the Finish Line. Gold is the color of childhood cancer

Participants of the untimed 1 mile Fun Run (or walk) will also get GOLD Beads at the finish!

This family-friendly event also has an amazing Kidz Fun Zone for the young and young at heart. Kids between ages 4 and 10 can run the 100 yard Young Hero Dash, while kids under 4 can participate in the 10 yard Diaper Dash.

We invite you to visit our Honor Wall where you can leave a message of inspiration on the Survivor Celebration Wall or the Loving Memory Wall. COURAGE CAM Returns! Make your sign and then go on video with your story! Inspire us.

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STRONGER than Cancer Young Hero 5k Where & When

Location: Jupiter, FL 33458
Race Date: 2017/10/07 07:30:00 AM (Saturday)
Categories:
- Adult runner/walker (5k or 1 mile)
- Teen (ages 14 - 17) 5k or 1 mile
- Kids (ages 9 - 13) 5k or 1 mile
- Kids under 9
- Volunteer
- Team Entry

STRONGER than Cancer Young Hero 5k Reviews

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Course: 4.5/5

Organization: 5.0/5

Well done JCC

Outstanding run!!! Extremely well organized. Top notch staff.

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Course: 4.5/5

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2017 Race Review

Review On:2017-10-09 16:36:03

Well done JCC

Outstanding run!!! Extremely well organized. Top notch staff.

Vinny M. has attended 2 times

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Jupiter, FL Weather

STRONGER than Cancer Young Hero 5k weather history

Based on a 5 year average and a race date of October 7th, Jupiter, FL can expect temperatures between 58℉ and 65℉ with humidity around 80% and precipitation of 0.16".
Last year the weather condition was Overcast.

Jupiter, FL current weather

73.5℉ Rain

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