Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Deltona, FL (17)

The Rotary Club of DeBary, Deltona & Orange City presents the 10th Annual Pat & Ed Northey 5K and 10K River Run. The River Run is a down & back on the Spring to Spring trail in beautiful Gemini Springs Park in DeBary Florida. The course is flat and travels through a shaded canopy of old Florida Oaks adorned with resurrection ferns, vines and Spanish moss. Come for the run and stay for the beer. Proceeds from this benefit Rotary Youth programs.

Participants receive Finishers Medals

Post race festive beverages for our race finishers!

Awards for overall and masters male and female, and top male and female in each age group

Custom race shirts for all participants

Start Time is 8:00AM

Early Packet Pickup : Friday, April 10th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Advent Health Fish Memorial Hospital

At the front entrance to the hospital. Look for the packet pickup signs.

1055 Saxon Blvd 1st Floor, Orange City, FL 32763

Race Day Packet Pickup and Late Registration open race morning at 7:00AM

Race Information

The race starts at 8:30 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Additional Information

Enter Gemini Springs Park from Dirksen Drive.

Turn right at the first stop sign and park in the West Parking loop.

You can find US Road Running check-in/bib pick-up and start/finish at O.K. Corral shelter.

Follow park signs for East Parking if West Parking is full.

Restrooms are located on the opposite side of West Parking than O.K. Corral - beyond the playground.

View map.

This is a concrete course.

5K & 10K Course (1.56M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2922425233

The course is an out-and-back (3.11M)

The 5K does the out-and-back one time.

The 10K does the out-and-back two times.

Half Marathon Course (1.64M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5320070218

The course is an out-and-back (3.28M).

The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 6/7/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

#GetUpandGo

Race Information

The race starts at 8:30 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Additional Information

Enter Gemini Springs Park from Dirksen Drive.

Turn right at the first stop sign and park in the West Parking loop.

You can find US Road Running check-in/bib pick-up and start/finish at O.K. Corral shelter.

Follow park signs for East Parking if West Parking is full.

Restrooms are located on the opposite side of West Parking than O.K. Corral - beyond the playground.

View map.

This is a concrete course.

5K & 10K Course (1.56M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2922425233

The course is an out-and-back (3.11M)

The 5K does the out-and-back one time.

The 10K does the out-and-back two times.

Half Marathon Course (1.64M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5320070218

The course is an out-and-back (3.28M).

The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

DeBary 5K Run/Walk

May 16, 2026 - 7:30 a.m

www.godbk.com/hero-hustle-5k

EVENT INFO

In the past 10 years, the Hero Hustle 5K (formerly the DBK 5K) has raised over $100,000 for the Kruid Charitable Foundation, with over 2,500+ runners. Join our 11th Annual Hero Hustle 5K, a family fun run/walk event. The first 600 participants are guaranteed a custom race medal, race bib, and race t-shirt. The Hero Hustle 5K is professionally chipped and timed. Awards will be given to the overall top 3 finishers, top male and female master, and top 3 age groups for male and female participants. The event after-party will feature a family fun area, water slides, adult beverages, DJ, and snacks.

LOCATION

398 S. Shell Rd

Debary, FL 32713

FINISHER MEDALS

Custom Diecast Medals to all finishers of the 5K

RACE PARTY WITH FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Water Slides, Bounce House, Games, DJ, Free Adult Beverage, and Snack for the Kids

PACKET PICK-UP

Friday May 15th • 3pm-6pm

DBK Home Office • 398 S Shell Rd DeBary FL 32713

*packet pick-up will be available on race day

DAY OF EVENT SCHEDULE

6:30 am – Day of Registration Opens - Packet Pick-up Opens

7:30 am - 5K Run/Walk

8:20 am - 100 meters Kids Fun Run - Kids get a finisher medal - FREE

8:45 am – Awards

9:00 am - Party!

SHIRTS

Each Registered 5K Runner will receive a race shirt. Sizes are not guaranteed for registrations on race day.

TIMING & SCORING

The Hero Hustle 5K is professionally chipped and timed. Awards will be given to the overall top 3 Male & Female finishers, and top 3 age groups for male and female participants. Age groups are as follows:

9 & under,10-14,15-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75-79,80+

PARKING

Please park in the industrial area behind DBK; off Springview Commerce Drive.

QUICK FACTS

When and where does the race take place?

398 S. Shell Rd, DeBary, FL 32713 - May 16, 2026 - 7:30 a.m. - Race Start

How long is the course?

There is a 5K course, which is 3.1 miles in the beautiful surrounding DeBary neighborhoods.

How will I be timed?

There will be a clock and chip timing at the finish line to view your time.

Who gets a shirt?

Only pre-registered runners that successfully complete the registration and payment process are guaranteed a free race shirt. Several additional shirts will be printed for the race.

I will be out of town on race day and not be able to participate. Can I get my money returned?

We appreciate your race registration. As the race brochure states, we are unable to issue refunds. All entries are non-refundable.

Will the race be held if it's raining?

The race is a "rain or shine" event. All participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather, such as in a raincoat or hat. Umbrellas can pose a safety hazard to others, so please do not bring them.

Can I transfer my entry to someone else?

We have a strict NO TRANSFER policy.

What if I am signed up after the first 600 runners, will I get a customized medal?

No, you will not receive a DBK custom medal and bib. You will however receive a normal medal.

Where do I park?

Please park in the industrial area behind DBK; off Springview Commerce Drive.