Superhero 5K - Sarasota
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Event details
The 15th Annual Superhero 5K and Fun Run takes place on February 7, 2026, at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida. The event offers in-person and virtual options and is presented as a Foster Care Awareness event highlighting about 700 youth in foster care in Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto counties. The event program includes music, a kiddie zone, food, and giveaways.
Distances:
- Superhero 5K (chip-timed)
- Superhero Fun Run
- Virtual Superhero 5k (run at your own place)
Format, logistics and awards
The 5K is chip-timed and will record official chip times and places; overall and master results follow USATF timing rules. The course is an out-and-back that begins near the rowing finish tower on the island; parking will be on the island near the rowing finish tower. Packet pick-up is scheduled for February 4 and February 5 at New Balance UTC, 315 N Cattlemen Rd Suite 1, Sarasota. On-site 5K registration is available the morning of the race; a separate on-site fee is listed for the Fun Run.
Participation medals are reserved for the first 700 5K finishers. Trophies will be awarded for costume and team categories, and 5K awards include overall, masters, age-group placings, and youth overall divisions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.