The Avenue Viera, Melbourne FL
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
🦸♂️ Race Overview
The Annual Superhero Run is a fun, family-friendly 5K run/walk that brings our community together to support local foster children in need. Hosted by Friends of Children of Brevard, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, this event raises vital funds to help abused, abandoned, and neglected children right here in Brevard County. Every step you take makes a difference in a child’s life.
📅 Timetable
- Friday, April 24th: Packet Pickup & Registration at Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne), 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday, April 25th: The Avenue
- 6:30 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration
- 8:00 AM: 5K START!
🏃♂️ Event Schedule
- 7:20 AM: Late Registration Ends for 1 Mile
- 7:30 AM: 1 Mile Run/Walk START!
- 9:15 AM: Kids Run & Mascot Run!!
- Immediately following the 5K:
- Mascot Race- Cheer on your favorite mascot!
- FREE kids run for the little ones
🏆 Awards
5K Individual Awards:
- Top 3: Overall Male & Female
- Top Masters: (40+) Male & Female
- Top 3: Male & Female in each Age Group: 8 & Under, 9-11, 12-14, 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+
5K Team Awards Only:
- Top 3: Fastest Teams (Teams of 4 - must be co-ed)
- Top school: with the Most Participation, Best Costume (Male, Female, and Child), and Fastest Mascot (Mascot Race)
1 Mile Individual Awards Only:
- Top 3: Overall Male & Female
- Top Masters: (40+) Male & Female
- Top 3: Male & Female in each Age Group: 8 & Under, 9-11, 12-14, 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+
☔ Additional Information
Rain or Shine – No Refunds.
All participants will receive a Superhero Finisher Medal!
Choose your side! Team Marvel (Red) or Team DC (Blue) – your choice determines the color of your performance T-shirt. Register by 3/31 to guarantee your shirt size.
Superhero Challenge includes 1 shirt, 1-mile finisher medal, and 5K challenge medal.
For more information and registration, visit the official race page: Superhero 5K.
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