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Heroes Not Forgotten
Lewis Center, Ohio
- Entry
- $50
- Days to go
- 4
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 10, 2026
- Location
- Lewis Center, Ohio
- Distances
- 4 mi
- Registration
- Registration open until Oct 10, 2026, via runsignup.com
- Official site
- racepenguin.com
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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Build my planAbout this race
The Heroes Not Forgotten 4-Miler is more than a race — it’s a community celebration honoring the service and sacrifice of our local Veterans while supporting Mission Warmth and its work with unhoused Veterans in our community. This year, we are thrilled to partner with Preservation Parks to host the race at the beautifully renovated Bicentennial Barn, creating an unforgettable setting for participants and spectators alike. As our nation celebrates America’s 250th birthday, we are committed to making this event bigger, more meaningful, and more memorable than ever before.
Key dates
Registration opens
May 20, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Aug 1, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Aug 31, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Sep 30, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 10, 2026
Race day
Oct 10, 2026
Tier 4 ends
Oct 10, 2026
Pricing
Current price
$50
Tier 4
Ends
Oct 10, 2026
Price progression
Tier 1
$35May 20, 2026
Tier 2
$40Aug 2, 2026
Tier 3
$45Sep 1, 2026
Tier 4
$50Oct 1, 2026
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