14th Annual Superhero 5K and Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The 14th Annual Superhero 5K & Fun Run will be held on February 8, 2025, at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota. The start/finish line will be ON THE ISLAND near the rowing finish tower!

This is a Foster Care Awareness Event. In-person and virtual racing options are available.

🎉 Event Schedule

• Kids’ Fun Run: Starts at 8:30am.
• 5K Start: CHIP START between 9-9:10am.
• Gun Time: Master and Overall timed at 9am. USATF Rules.

🌟 Cultural Impact

More than just a race, the Superhero race brings together child welfare agencies and the community to highlight the approximately 700 youth who are in local foster care in Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto Counties, while providing a family-friendly event with music, a kiddie zone, food, and giveaways.

We believe that kids in foster care and those who care for them are some of our community's most incredible heroes, which is the reason we have chosen a superhero theme. So don't be shy... come dressed as your favorite hero and get ready for an awesome race and cause! Participation medals will be awarded to those who dress up!

🏅 Awards and Trophies

• Venue: An amazing venue at Nathan Benderson Park in beautiful Sarasota, FL.
• Trophies: Best Superhero Family, Best Male & Female Superhero Costumes, Team Spirit (Team With Most Runners), Best Pet Superhero Costume.
• Medals: For those who wear a costume!

🏆 5K Awards Breakdown

Overall- Male and Female
Master- Male and Female (fastest over the age of 40)
Grand Master- Male and Female (fastest over the age of 50)
Senior Master- Male and Female (fastest over the age of 60)
Veteran Master- Male and Female (fastest over the age of 70)
Youth Overall- Male and Female (fastest under the age of 13)

Awards for 1st-3rd Male and Female in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+

💵 Registration Details

Youth*/Adult 5K Registration Fee Schedule (5K youth price is for under 18 years old):

• $20/30: March 31 - Nov 30, 2024
• $25/35: Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2024
• $30/40: Jan 1 - Jan 31, 2025
• $35/$45: Feb 1 - Feb 6, 2025 (online registration will end on 2/6/25 at 11:59pm): onsite registration available.

Registration for FUN RUN:

• $15: March 31 - Nov 30, 2024
• $20: Dec 1, 2024 - Feb 6, 2025
• $25: Feb 7 - Feb 8, 2025 (online registration ends on 2/6/25 at 11:59pm): onsite registration available.

(QR codes will also be provided for Race Day registration / Packet Pick up.)

📅 Packet Pick-Up

Wednesday, February 5th and Thursday, February 6th from 4-6:30pm at New Balance UTC, 315 N Cattlemen Rd Suite 1, Sarasota, FL 34243.

🚦 Race Day Schedule

• 6:45-7:45am: Race Day Registration (6:45-8:30am Day of Packet Pickup)
• 8:20am: National Anthem
• 8:30am: Fun Run start
• 9:00-9:10am: CHIP START 5K (OVERALL/MASTERS are GUN TIME)

10:00 Awards Ceremony. Runners who do not want to stay to claim their medals will be provided pickup options at BaL's Office @ 9015 Town Center Parkway, Suite #126 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202. We apologize, but medals will not be handed out early.

🅿️ Parking Information

The course is an out-and-back. The 5K race will begin near the finish tower on the island (same location as 2024 race). Parking will be on the island near the rowing finish tower. Bridge a Life and race signage will be posted for clarity. Parking location and a course map will be posted to our Facebook page (search for Bridge A Life).

NOTE: Registrations after 1/14/25 are not guaranteed a shirt.

🔗 More Information

For further details, please visit the official event page: Superhero 5K & Fun Run.