DESCRIPTION The 16th Annual Superhero 5K & Fun Run will be held on February 6, 2027, 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. The Kids' Fun Run starts at 8:30am. The 5K will be on a CHIP START between 9-9:10am. You will receive an official chip time and place. Master and Overall timed at gun time 9am. USATF Rules. More than just a race, the Superhero event brings together child welfare agencies and the community to highlight the approximately 500 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 the first 700 5K runners to cross the finish line! --Event Awesomeness: An amazing venue at Nathan Benderson Park in beautiful Sarasota, FL. Close to everything University Town Center has to offer! --Trophies: Best Superhero Family, Best Male & Female Superhero Costumes, Team Spirit (Team With Most Runners), Best Pet Superhero Costume. 5K AWARDS 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+ --Youth*/Adult 5K Registration Fee Schedule: (5K youth price is for under 18 years old) $20/25 June 1 -- June 15, 2026 $20/30 June 16 -- Nov 30, 2026 $20/35 Dec 1 -- Dec 31, 2026 $25/40 Jan 1 -- Jan 31, 2027 $25/45 Feb 1 -- Feb 5, 2027 (online registration will end on 2/5/27 at 11:59pm). You can register in person on 2/6/27. --5K REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ON SITE THE MORNING OF THE RACE $50 (cash, check, or credit) --FUN RUN Registration Fee Schedule: $15 June 1 -- Dec 31, 2026// $20 Jan 1, 2027 -- Jan 31, 2027 // $25 Feb 1 -- Feb 6, 2027 (online registration will end on 2/5/27 at 11:59pm). You can register in person on race day after that time. --FUN RUN REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ON SITE THE MORNING OF THE RACE FOR $25 (cash, check, or credit) (QR codes will also be provided for Race Day registration / Packet Pick up.) --PACKET PICK-UP: Wednesday, February 3th and Thursday, February 4th from 4-6:30pm at New Balance UTC 315 N Cattlemen Rd Suite 1, Sarasota, FL 34243 Event Schedule: 6:45-7:45a Race Day Registration (6:45-8:30a Day of Packet Pickup) 8:20 National Anthem 8:30 Fun Run start 9:00-9:10 CHIP START 5K OVERALL/MASTERS are GUN TIME [Children, strollers, and slower runners fill the back, please] 10:00 Awards Ceremony. Runners who do not want to stay to claim their medals will be provided pick up options at BaL's Office. We apologize, but medals will not be handed out early. The course is an out-and-back. The 5K race will begin near the finish tower on the island (same location as 2026 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 12/31/26 are not guaranteed a shirt.
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When is 16th Annual Superhero 5K and Fun Run 2027 — Sarasota, FL?
16th Annual Superhero 5K and Fun Run 2027 — Sarasota, FL takes place on February 6, 2027. The race is held in Sarasota, Florida.
Where is 16th Annual Superhero 5K and Fun Run 2027 — Sarasota, FL held?
16th Annual Superhero 5K and Fun Run 2027 — Sarasota, FL is held at 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle in Sarasota, Florida.
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