14th Annual Superhero 5K and Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: February 8, 2025
• Location: Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL
• Event Type: In-person and virtual racing options
• Race URL: More info here

👶 Kids' Fun Run & Start Times

• Fun Run Start: 8:30 AM
• 5K Start: CHIP START between 9:00-9:10 AM
• Official Timing: Master and Overall timed at gun time 9:00 AM
• Rules: USATF Rules apply

🎉 Event Significance

• Community Focus: Highlighting youth in local foster care
• Family-Friendly: Enjoy music, kiddie zone, food, and giveaways
• Superhero Theme: Dress as your favorite hero
• Participation Medals: Awarded to the first 700 5K finishers

🏆 Awards & Recognition

• Venue: Nathan Benderson Park, conveniently located near University Town Center
• Trophies: Best Family, Male & Female Superhero Costumes, Team Spirit, Best Pet Costume
• 5K Awards: Overall & age category awards available
• Costume Medals: Available for participants wearing costumes

💰 Registration Fees

• 5K Youth Fee: Starts at $20 until November 30, 2024
• Registration Windows: Incremental increases leading to race day
• On-Site Registration: Available for $50 on race day
• Fun Run Fee: $15 until November 30, 2024, increasing thereafter

📅 Packet Pick-Up & Event Schedule

• Packet Pick-Up: February 5 & 6 from 4-6:30 PM at New Balance UTC
• Race Day Registration: 6:45-7:45 AM
• National Anthem: 8:20 AM
• Awards Ceremony: 10:00 AM

🗺️ Course Details

• Course: Out-and-back starting near the finish tower on the island
• Parking: Available on the island near rowing finish tower
• Notifications: Check our Facebook page for updates
• Shirts: No guarantee for registrations after January 14, 2025