- The 7th Annual John R. Elliott HERO Walk is stepping off at the Ocean City Community Center at 6th Street and the Boardwalk on Sunday, October 29. For the first time ever, the event features a competitive 5k run with prizes for men and women in various age groups. Proceeds support the Campaign’s mission to promote the use of safe and sober designated drivers. Check in starts at 9 a.m. The run starts at 9:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 11 a.m. Participants can register to walk, run and create or join a team at HEROwalkrun.org.