Your CHaD HERO Day

The CHaD HERO is so much more than a run or walk, it's a full and fun-filled day to celebrate and support the kids and families of Dartmouth Health Children's and the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (CHaD). In addition to our Half Marathon, 5K Run, 5K Walk, and Cam's Course 1-Mile Fun Run options, there's something for everyone at our HERO festival!

Check-in & Bib Pick Up – New options for 2024!

This year 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 applies). Note that you may pick up for multiple members of a group/team/family but only if you all have met their 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 20th to save time on an already exciting morning!

Friday, October 18: 2:00 - 6:00 PM

Hilton Garden Inn Lebanon
35 Labombard Road
Lebanon, NH
Conference Center Entrance, follow CHaD HERO signs to Washington Rooms A&B

Saturday, October 19: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Hilton Garden Inn Lebanon
35 Labombard Road
Lebanon, NH
Conference Center Entrance, follow CHaD HERO signs to Washington Rooms A&B

Sunday, October 20: 7:00-10:00 AM

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 16th at midnight!

Event Day Timeline

8:50 AM: Opening Program

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: Event Concludes

Parking Information Two Locations for 2024!

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 ½ 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.

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 2024 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 (and food trucks for spectators!)
• Sponsor giveaways
• Medical
• Race timing for 5K Run and Half Marathon
• Complimentary shuttles from event parking areas