Your CHaD HERO Day
Whether you’re lacing up for the race, cheering on your team, or soaking in the festival fun – your HERO Day is going to be one to remember! Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of it.
Event Day Timeline*
7–10:00 AM: Check-In & Bib Pick-Up on the Dartmouth Green
8:50 AM: Opening Ceremony
9:00 AM: Half Marathon, 5K Run, & 5K Walk Start
9:30 AM: Festival, Kid Zone and Participant Food Tent Opens
10:00 AM: Cam's Course 1-Mile Family Fun Run Starts
1:00 PM: Course Support Ends
1:30 PM: HERO Day Wrap–Up
*Note timeline subject to change. Please check back for updates and additional details.
The HERO Festival
The hub of HERO activity is our HERO Festival. Located on the scenic Dartmouth Green, participants, family and friends can enjoy a full array of activities at the festival. Complete 2025 details are still being confirmed, but here's what you can expect at the HERO Festival:
- Start/Finish Celebrations
- Music and entertainment from our main stage
- Kid Zone with activities for kids of all ages!
- Food and drink for participants
- Sponsor giveaways
- Medical Services
- Race timing for 5K Run and Half Marathon
- Complimentary shuttles from event parking areas
Check-in & Bib Pick Up
We are pleased to offer THREE options for you to check in and pick up your bib and t-shirt. We will also accept in-person registrations at this time ($15 fee + fundraising minimum applies). Note that you may pick up items for multiple members of a group/team/family but only if you all have met required fundraising minimums or you are making the final donations at that time. We strongly encourage you to pick up your materials before Sunday, October 19th to save time on an already exciting morning!
Friday, October 17: Time TBD
Hilton Garden Inn Lebanon
35 Labombard Road
Lebanon, NH
Conference Center Entrance, follow CHaD HERO signs to Washington Rooms A&B
Saturday, October 18: Time TBD
Hilton Garden Inn Lebanon35 Labombard Road
Lebanon, NH
Conference Center Entrance, follow CHaD HERO signs to Washington Rooms A&B
Sunday, October 19
Dartmouth Green1 E. Wheelock Street
Hanover, NH
All runners registered with the Finding Our Stride Team will get their race bibs at the Finding Our Stride tent on the Dartmouth Green race day morning. You do NOT need to go to the main CHaD registration center.
In-person registrations will include a $15 registration fee (in addition to any applicable fundraising minimum) — save time and funds by registering online prior to Wednesday, October 15th at midnight!
Parking Information - Two Locations for 2025!
CHaD HERO participants have two official options for event parking! Choose to park at either the Dewey Lot in Hanover (walking distance to the HERO) or at Lot 20 in Lebanon (shuttle service provided to the HERO). Details below:
Dewey Lot Parking - NO SHUTTLE SERVICE. Quick 1 mile walk to the HERO site.
1 Dewey Field Road
Hanover, NH
Lot 20 Parking - EVENT DAY SHUTTLE PROVIDED (details below).
Loop Road
Lebanon, NH
Note: When choosing your parking location, please allow for time to walk or shuttle to the HERO site and check-in/bib pick up (if necessary).
Event Day Shuttles - From Lot 20 Only
6:45 am - 1:30 pm shuttle bus runs from Lot 20 to the CHaD HERO event area.
- Shuttles to event will drop off at Crosby and Wheelock. Between hours of 8:50am and 9:20am shuttles may be delayed due to the start of the 5K and Half-Marathon.
- Shuttles returning to Lot 20 will and will leave from College street and the Dartmouth Green beginning at 11:00am
Event Day Accessible Parking
Limited reserved accessible parking is available. Please contact us if you are in need of accessible parking.
