BEST Kids Superhero 5K
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BEST Kids Superhero 5K & Fun Run : Alexandria, VA
The BEST Kids Superhero 5K & Fun Run is a community running event held on May 9, 2026 at Fort Hunt Park (Pavilion A) in Alexandria, Virginia. The event is organized by BEST Kids, a nonprofit that connects youth in foster care and youth who are at risk with long-term mentoring relationships.
The event program includes multiple distances and age divisions:
- 5K (in-person)
- Young Adult 5K (ages 13 to 17)
- Youth 5K (ages 1 to 12)
- Kids Fun Run (0.5 miles), geared toward younger participants; parents or guardians should assist smaller children
The 5K course follows two counterclockwise loops. The event is scheduled to proceed rain or shine. Parking is available near the start area at Pavilion A. Organizers offer family-friendly engagement activities on race day and provide options for team entries and individual fundraising to support BEST Kids programs. The event is presented as the 14th annual Superhero 5K and Fun Run and is intended to raise support for youth served by the organization. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
