UCS Superhero 5K
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Event details
The UCS Superhero 5K & Kids' Dash is scheduled for November 8, 2025, in Bennington, Vermont. The event is in its eighth year and takes place in downtown Bennington near 655 Gage Street. The course tours local streets and small businesses in the town center and is held during the fall season. Participants are welcome to dress as favorite superheroes. Available race distances include:
- 1 Mi
- 5 Km
The event lists registration categories that include youth and adult options, with choices for shirts or no shirt and special categories for UCS staff and clients.
Community and sponsors
The event supports Teens4Change (T4C), a peer-led youth group that plans activities, organizes events, and volunteers to benefit the local community. Multiple local organizations and businesses sponsor the race, including Heritage Family Credit Union, Bennington Banner, Manchester Journal, The Richards Group, JK Adams, Bennington Rescue Squad, Genoa Healthcare, and others. The organizers describe the event as promoting health and wellness in the community and as providing an opportunity to support youth-led programming. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.