Superhero 5K - Sarasota
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Event
The 15th Annual Superhero 5K and Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida. The event includes the following options:
- 5K (Superhero 5K)
- Fun Run (Superhero Fun Run)
- Virtual 5K (Virtual Superhero 5k)
This is a Foster Care Awareness event that highlights the roughly 700 youth in local foster care in Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto Counties. In-person and virtual racing options are offered.
Logistics, timing and awards
The 5K uses chip timing and provides official chip time and place. Master and overall results are recorded by gun time in accordance with USATF 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 and event signage will be posted.
Participation medals will be awarded to the first 700 5K finishers. Costume trophies and awards include Best Superhero Family, Best Male and Female Superhero Costumes, Team Spirit, and Best Pet Superhero Costume. 5K awards are given for Overall, Masters, Grand Master, Senior Master, Veteran Master, Youth Overall, and 1st-3rd place by standard age groups from under 10 to 90+.
Packet pick-up is available Wednesday, February 4 and Thursday, February 5 at New Balance UTC, 315 N Cattlemen Rd Suite 1, Sarasota, FL 34243. Registration uses tiered pricing with increasing fees across date ranges in 2025 and early 2026; on-site race morning registration is also available at a higher fee for both the 5K and Fun Run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
