Superhero Fun Run 3K

APR
18
2026
Dress up as your favorite superhero for this fun, untimed 3K run/walk in Lisle. The course winds through Danada Forest Preserve on mixed surfaces. Afterward, enjoy music, character meet-and-greets, and refreshments at the Sensory Garden Playground.
Sat 18 Apr 2026

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Event Overview

The Superhero Fun Run is an untimed 3K run/walk event. It takes place at the Sensory Garden Playground on International Drive in Lisle, Illinois. Participants are encouraged to wear superhero-themed costumes or attire.

The course uses a combination of paved streets and crushed limestone or unpaved trails through the Danada Forest Preserve. The event includes an in-person race and a virtual option where participants can complete the distance on their own time.

Event Details

The event offers four registration categories:

  • Adult Registration (ages 13 and up)
  • Child Registration (ages 12 and under)
  • Virtual Adult Registration (ages 13 and up)
  • Virtual Child Registration (ages 12 and under)

Registration fees increase after March 18, 2026. Packet pick-up is available on two days: at the Central Athletic Complex in Wheaton and on event day at the Sensory Garden Playground. Parking for participants is at the Science of Spirituality Parking Lot on Naperville Road.

Post-Race & Charity

After the run, there will be music, character meet-and-greets, and other activities at the playground. All participants receive giveaway items and post-race refreshments.

The event is presented by the Wheaton Park District. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Play for All Playground & Garden Foundation, which supports the Sensory Garden Playground. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.