CHaD Hero Half Marathon & 5K

CHaD Hero Half Marathon & 5K

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Date

Oct 19, 2025

Starting Time

9:00 AM

Course

Road

Fees

Free, but fundraising fee is $125 – $150

Location

Hanover

Participants

100-500

Terrain

Challenging

Environment

Small Town

Temperature
High: 65°
/ Low: 48°
Overview

CHaD HERO 2025 – 20 YEARS STRONG 

October 19, 2025 | Hanover, NH & Virtual 

Get ready for a celebration 20 years in the making. The CHaD HERO is back—and it’s bigger, bolder, and more inspiring than ever. Whether you run, walk, or volunteer, this family-friendly event is your chance to get moving, have fun, and support kids across New Hampshire and Vermont. 

Choose Your HERO: 

·         Half Marathon 

·         5K Run 

·         5K Walk 

·         Cam’s Course 1-Mile Fun Run 

·         Volunteer 

·         Virtual Participant 

However you HERO—you’re part of something powerful. 

Why Join? 

Because every step, every dollar, every smile fuels care, hope, and healing at Dartmouth Health Children’s and the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (CHaD). 

You’re not just signing up for a race. 

You’re stepping into a mission. 

Course Description

After passing through downtown Norwich, runners will climb and then be rewarded with peaceful countryside and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Heading back to Hanover, the course takes a final turn along the river offering a chance to catch your breath before heading back over the Ledyard Bridge and finishing back at the Dartmouth Green.

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