Three Rivers Velo Sport Annual Festival Tour 2026

About the Event

The Hero Run is a community-powered event featuring a 5K, 10K, and 1-Mile Walk, all beginning and ending at Riverfront Park in Niles, Michigan. Each course takes participants through the heart of downtown Niles, past historic neighborhoods, and along the scenic Riverwalk Trail—offering a memorable blend of small-town charm and riverside views.

More than just a race, the Hero Run is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. All proceeds benefit women, men, and families throughout Michiana, providing vital support and resources within our community. Every step taken helps change lives close to home.

And because heroes come in many forms, we’re adding a little extra fun to the day with a costume contest. Participants who choose to dress as their favorite superhero will automatically be entered for a chance to win. Capes, masks, and creative flair are highly encouraged.

Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, the Hero Run is your chance to move with purpose and be a hero for LIFE.

Thank you for your support of LifePlan!

Packet Pickup:

TBD

Race Start/Finish Line

Riverfront Park, Niles (20 Sycamore St, Niles, MI 49120)

10k Start Time: 9:00 am

5k Start Time: 9:10 am

1 mile Start Time: 9:20 am

Shirts:

Shirts are guaranteed only to those who register online at least 15 days before the event. If you register online with fewer than 15 days remaining, you may choose from the available shirt inventory and sizes while supplies last. Late registrants can check for any remaining shirts after the race and select from what is left in stock.

Awards:

Overall Awards will be given for the 5k and 10k to the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers.

Age Group Awards will be given for the 5k and 10k to the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers in each age group. The age groups will be 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Races Offered

Hero Run 10K

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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09:00

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$35.00

Hero Run 5K

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:10

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$30.00

Hero Walk 1 Mile

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Cycling, Running

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09:20

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$10.00

All Riders - Road Ride - Adult Participant

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 160.9K

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Type — Cycling, Running

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4 days remaining

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$40.00

All Riders - Road Ride- Kids 14-18

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 160.9K

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Type — Cycling, Running

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4 days remaining

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Huntertown.

thermostat Temperature

16.3° / 27.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.4° / 26.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 44m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

65.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:10

nightlight Sunset

21:19

About Huntertown

Learn more about the host city, Huntertown.

Niles is a city of 11,000 people (2019) in West Michigan. Niles lies on the banks of the St. Joseph River, at the site of the French Fort St. Joseph, which was built in 1697 to protect the Jesuit Mission established in 1691. Between 1820 and 1865, Niles was an integral part of the Underground Railroad, helping slaves escape from as far south as New Orleans through the Heartland, and eventually into Canada.