Superhero 5k
About this race
- 8:00 AM - Festivities begin
- 9:00 AM - 5K start time
- 9:45 AM - 1 mile fun run start
- 10:00 AM - Awards
- The Kids' Zone will be open from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
- Thursday, October 29 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM at the Kroc Center
- Friday, October 30 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM at the Kroc Center
- Saturday morning from 7:30 - 8:30 AM?
Shirts: shirts will be available for purchase but registration does not include a shirt.
Course Map HERE
Description of the event:
Grab your cape and lace up your sneakers. It’s time to be a hero for local kids!
The Superhero 5K & Fun Run is a family-friendly fundraising event benefiting the Red Shield Youth Center. Every step you take helps provide a safe, supportive space where youth can learn, grow, and thrive.
Event Highlights:
- Timed 5K for runners and walkers of all levels
- Fun Run for our youngest heroes
- Prizes for top race finishers and best superhero costumes
- Kids’ Fun Zone (free for registered youth runners, race bibs serve as entry tickets; small fee for non-registered children)
- Local vendors with interactive, family-friendly activities
- Food vendors serving delicious options for the whole family
- Whether you’re racing, walking, dressing up, or just coming to enjoy the festivities, this event offers something for everyone.
Your participation supports after-school programs, mentorship, academic support, and enriching experiences for the incredible youth we serve.
Be a hero. Make an impact. Join the mission.
Pricing Schedule:
- Early Bird Registration (Launch - March 31) - $25
- Standard Registration (April 1 - August 31) - $35
- Late Registration (September 1 - October 28) - $45
- In-Person Registration (Packet Pickup dates and October 31) - $55
- Kids fun run + fun zone access: $15
- Fun Zone only: $5 per person (in person; must be accompanied by an adult)
- Red Shield Youth Center kids should be able to register for free.
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Running
5k Run/Walk
1 Mile Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Greenville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:49 AM and sets at 6:36 PM local time (EDT) in Greenville on October 31, 2026 — 10h 47m of daylight.
Course
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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, 95 Greenville events
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