For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K
About this race
The 13th For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K is back! This year's Superhero 5K will be a hybrid race - you can join us at the starting line on Saturday, September 20, at 9am at Turley Park (1010 N. Glenview Dr, Carbondale, IL) or run/walk anywhere in the universe!
Superheroes save lives, which is exactly what you do when you participate in this race. All proceeds support, educate, and empower children, orphans, students, and families with the basic necessities of food, clothing, shelter, healthcare and education in Bangladesh, The Gambia, and Southern Illinois. Be a true Superhero, and fundraise for the kids here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/48922/BecomeFundraiser
Save the Kids! Raise $350+ to provide basic needs & education for kids and you'll receive an FKSI Carhartt backpack!
Pre-Register by Thursday, Sept. 4th to guarantee your t-shirt; Adults $25, Kids $15 (17 & under)
Race packet pick-up: Friday, Sept 19, 5-6pm at Turley Park in Carbondale, IL OR shipping available
Day of Registration opens at 8:00am; t-shirts available while supplies last
Win Prizes for Most Money Raised, Fastest Times, Best Superhero Costumes, and more
Win Race Awards for 1st and 2nd place in each 5-year age category (in-person only); 1-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-99
Run/Walk the certified Superhero 5K course in-person on Sept. 20 with chip timing by To The Finish OR run/walk your 5K anywhere in the galaxy and log results on the race website
Pick your distance
Running
For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K Run/Walk
Run/walk with other Superheroes on Saturday, Sep. 20 at 9am at Turley Park (1010 N. Glenview Dr, Carbondale, IL). Registration - Adults $25 Kids $15 (17 & Under) *Price reflected when registered
Virtual For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K Run/Walk
Run or walk your 5K anywhere in the Galaxy! Registration - Adults $25, Kids $15 (17 & Under) *Price reflected when registered
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Carbondale, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:42 AM and sets at 6:58 PM local time (CDT) in Carbondale on September 19, 2026 — 12h 16m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K
179 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K Run/Walk
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Damien Russell | 19:52 | 6:24 /mi |
| 2 | Francis Bu | 20:24 | 6:35 /mi |
| 3 | Ashton Russell | 20:30 | 6:36 /mi |
| 4 | James Wooldridge | 20:42 | 6:40 /mi |
| 5 | Kaia Aitchison | 20:53 | 6:44 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Carbondale
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Carbondale 5K Races 2 races
- Carbondale Running Calendar 2026 2 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Carbondale events
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