Superhero 5k Benefiting the ChildSafe Center - CAC
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Superhero 5K and Kids' Runs : Greenwood Mill Elementary School
The Superhero 5K and Kids' Runs take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Winchester, VA. The event benefits the ChildSafe Center - CAC and is based at Greenwood Mill Elementary School, 281 Channing Drive. Organizers suggest participants wear superhero costumes and note the course begins and ends at the school with rolling hills through a residential area.
- 5K - men's and women's race or walk
- Kids' Mile - children ages 4–12
- 100 Yard Dash - children ages 2–5
Logistics and awards
Registration in advance is preferred; same-day registration is available by cash or check. Online and in-person fees differ: the 5K is $30 online and $35 in person, while the Kids' Mile and Flash Dash are $10 online and $15 in person. Members of Shenandoah Valley Runners receive a $3 discount. T-shirts are guaranteed to those registered by April 1, 2025.
Awards are given to the top male and female overall finishers and to the top male and female finishers in the Kids' Mile. All Kids' Mile and 100 Yard Dash finishers receive a ribbon. The 100 Yard Dash takes place around the school building; a 50 yard dash is held in the adjacent parking lot. Strollers, dogs and headphones are discouraged due to insurance requirements. The event is rain or shine and no refunds will be made. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.