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5k Run/Walk - Adult (over 12), 5K Run/Walk - UCS Staff, 5K Walk/Run - UCS Client (Free registration for first 100 clients!), 5K Walk/Run - Kids 12 and under
This is a 1-mile running race held in Bennington, Vermont on November 7, 2026. The UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash takes place at 655 Gage Street with a typical start time of 9:00 AM. Entry fees range from free to $35, making it an accessible option for families and individual runners. The event's superhero theme appeals to participants of all ages and experience levels. If you're traveling to Bennington for this race, you'll want accommodation within easy reach of the venue for a convenient morning departure before the race start.
From the Race Organizer
Please note: Registration prices increase September 30, 2026. Join United Counseling Service (UCS) for our 9th Annual UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash on November 7, 2026! Please join UCS as we mark the ninth year of this special event in downtown Bennington, VT! Our UCS Superhero 5K starts promptly at 9am from the Berkshire Family YMCA (BFYMCA), also known as the Bennington Recreation Center, at 655 Gage Street. The Kids' Dash is a short run around the fenced BFYMCA field adjacent to Gage Street led by officers from the Bennington Police Department. Registration for the Kids' Dash is free and will take place in-person on race day. This year's UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash benefits Chickens for Change, a program of UCS' Children, Youth and Family Services (CYFS) division that provides an opportunity for elementary through high school-age youth to raise, care for, and sell chickens and eggs in order to promote business, social, and life skills. The group meets once a week at the Martha Canfield Library in Arlington, VT. A few event details: -Costumes are encouraged! Dress up as your favorite Superhero garb and enjoy a fun and family friendly day out in the community. A link with event photos will be shared with all participants following the event. -A link with results will be shared with all participants following the event. -All 5K finishers will receive a custom finisher's medal and all participants registered by October 15 will receive a UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash beanie. -Early-bird registration is May 1 - September 29. Registration prices increase on September 30. -Race packet pickup (to receive your timing bib) for the UCS Superhero 5K will be available the evening of Friday, November 6, (details to come) and on Saturday, November 7 (race day), from 7-8:45am. -Additional event information will be shared with registered participants closer to the event. Please direct all UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash questions to ucs-superhero5k@ucsvt.org . Thank you! We look forward to welcoming to our 9th annual event on November 7!
UCS Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash 2026 — Bennington, VT
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When is UCS Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash 2026 — Bennington, VT?
UCS Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash 2026 — Bennington, VT takes place on November 7, 2026. The race is held in Bennington, Vermont.
Where is UCS Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash 2026 — Bennington, VT held?
UCS Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash 2026 — Bennington, VT is held at 655 Gage Street in Bennington, Vermont.
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