16th Annual Superhero 5K and Fun Run
Date
Sat, Feb 6, 2027, 3:30 AM ESTRace options
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Quick take
Unleash your inner hero at this family-friendly 5K and Fun Run, supporting foster care awareness with a vibrant superhero theme.
Best for: families, cause-driven runners
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Distances & registration
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5K
2 options · closes Feb 6, 2027, 3:30 AM EST
9mo 7d 8h 48m leftVirtual Superhero 5k
Closes Feb 5, 2027, 6:59 PM EST · From $27.50
Superhero 5K
Closes Feb 6, 2027, 3:30 AM EST · From $27.50
Other options
closes Feb 6, 2027, 3:30 AM EST
9mo 7d 8h 48m leftSuperhero Fun Run
Closes Feb 6, 2027, 3:30 AM EST · From $22.20
Race feel
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
For a CauseGreat for
- Family Friendly
- Kids & Youth
- Masters (40+)
- Military & First Responders
Family Friendly
Kids & Youth
Masters (40+)
Military & First RespondersJoin the 15th Annual Superhero 5K and Fun Run at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, a special event dedicated to Foster Care Awareness. This family-friendly gathering encourages everyone to embrace their inner hero by dressing in superhero costumes. Beyond the chip-timed 5K and Kids' Fun Run, the day features music, a kiddie zone, food, and giveaways. It's an opportunity to support local foster youth and their caregivers, celebrating them as true community heroes.
What to expect
- Run or walk a chip-timed 5K or join the Kids' Fun Run.
- Embrace the superhero theme by dressing up and competing for costume awards.
- Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with music, a kiddie zone, food, and giveaways.
Standout details
- Superhero costume contest
- Foster care awareness event
- Kids' Fun Run available
- Chip-timed 5K with age group awards
Perks & features
- Awards
- Chip Timed
Chip TimedFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Past results at a glance
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.
Selected year + distance
684 finishers in 5K
Ranked by chip time when available
Crowd
Comfortable field
684 5K finishers. A manageable crowd with enough runners for company on course.
Typical finish
37:22
Middle-of-pack benchmark using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 23:30.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 52% women and 48% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2024, this looks like a comfortable field: 684 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 37:22. The quicker front of the field averaged about 23:30. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: 18:11 (male) and 21:39 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs48 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
| Division | Gender | Top N | Cutoff | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Female Finisher - OVERALL | Female | Top 1 | 21:42 | posted division results |
| Top Female Finisher - YOUTH OVERALL <13 | Female | Top 1 | 25:34 | posted division results |
| Top Male Finisher - OVERALL | Male | Top 1 | 18:12 | posted division results |
| Top Male Finisher - YOUTH OVERALL <13 | Male | Top 1 | 22:31 | posted division results |
| Top Female Finisher - GRANDMASTER | Female | Top 1 | 24:45 | posted division results |
| Top Female Finisher - MASTER | Female | Top 1 | 22:49 | posted division results |
| Top Female Finisher - SENIOR GRANDMASTER | Female | Top 1 | 25:05 | posted division results |
| Top Female Finisher - VETERAN GRANDMASTER | Female | Top 1 | 28:37 | posted division results |
| Top Male Finisher - GRANDMASTER | Male | Top 1 | 20:56 | posted division results |
| Top Male Finisher - MASTER | Male | Top 1 | 19:50 | posted division results |
| Top Male Finisher - SENIOR GRANDMASTER | Male | Top 1 | 22:37 | posted division results |
| Top Male Finisher - VETERAN GRANDMASTER | Male | Top 1 | 24:32 | posted division results |
Age-group cutoff times (36)
Showing every age-group cutoff row available for this year and distance.
Gender rows in this file: Female, Male.
| Age group | Gender | Division label | Top N | Cutoff | Field | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-9 | Female | Female 9 and Under | Top 3 | 33:41 | 21 | posted division results |
| 0-9 | Male | Male 9 and Under | Top 3 | 26:36 | 32 | posted division results |
| 10-12 | Female | Female 10 to 12 | Top 3 | 33:05 | 16 | posted division results |
| 10-12 | Male | Male 10 to 12 | Top 3 | 28:06 | 21 | posted division results |
| 13-15 | Female | Female 13 to 15 | Top 3 | 28:37 | 12 | posted division results |
| 13-15 | Male | Male 13 to 15 | Top 3 | 20:56 | 20 | posted division results |
| 16-19 | Female | Female 16 to 19 | Top 3 | 30:01 | 13 | posted division results |
| 16-19 | Male | Male 16 to 19 | Top 3 | 23:43 | 16 | posted division results |
| 20-24 | Female | Female 20 to 24 | Top 3 | 28:01 | 18 | posted division results |
| 20-24 | Male | Male 20 to 24 | Top 3 | 26:14 | 10 | posted division results |
| 25-29 | Female | Female 25 to 29 | Top 3 | 29:23 | 24 | posted division results |
| 25-29 | Male | Male 25 to 29 | Top 3 | 24:18 | 23 | posted division results |
| 30-34 | Female | Female 30 to 34 | Top 3 | 27:14 | 36 | posted division results |
| 30-34 | Male | Male 30 to 34 | Top 3 | 24:51 | 25 | posted division results |
| 35-39 | Female | Female 35 to 39 | Top 3 | 24:45 | 35 | posted division results |
| 35-39 | Male | Male 35 to 39 | Top 3 | 22:53 | 25 | posted division results |
| 40-44 | Female | Female 40 to 44 | Top 3 | 27:24 | 37 | posted division results |
| 40-44 | Male | Male 40 to 44 | Top 3 | 21:26 | 33 | posted division results |
| 45-49 | Female | Female 45 to 49 | Top 3 | 26:52 | 33 | posted division results |
| 45-49 | Male | Male 45 to 49 | Top 3 | 22:51 | 22 | posted division results |
| 50-54 | Female | Female 50 to 54 | Top 3 | 30:33 | 20 | posted division results |
| 50-54 | Male | Male 50 to 54 | Top 3 | 27:29 | 15 | posted division results |
| 55-59 | Female | Female 55 to 59 | Top 3 | 27:57 | 25 | posted division results |
| 55-59 | Male | Male 55 to 59 | Top 3 | 25:34 | 19 | posted division results |
| 60-64 | Female | Female 60 to 64 | Top 3 | 31:14 | 20 | posted division results |
| 60-64 | Male | Male 60 to 64 | Top 3 | 27:44 | 18 | posted division results |
| 65-69 | Female | Female 65 to 69 | Top 3 | 31:37 | 14 | posted division results |
| 65-69 | Male | Male 65 to 69 | Top 3 | 31:13 | 11 | posted division results |
| 70-74 | Female | Female 70 to 74 | Top 3 | 40:17 | 13 | posted division results |
| 70-74 | Male | Male 70 to 74 | Top 3 | 29:38 | 17 | posted division results |
| 75-79 | Female | Female 75 to 79 | Top 3 | 42:08 | 8 | posted division results |
| 75-79 | Male | Male 75 to 79 | Top 3 | 33:13 | 9 | posted division results |
| 80-84 | Female | Female 80 to 84 | Top 3 | 40:22 | 1 | posted division results |
| 80-84 | Male | Male 80 to 84 | Top 3 | 41:26 | 4 | posted division results |
| 85-89 | Female | Female 85 to 89 | Top 3 | 1:14:42 | 3 | posted division results |
| 85-89 | Male | Male 85 to 89 | Top 3 | 1:05:32 | 3 | posted division results |
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2024 | 684 | 37:22 | 40:12 | 23:30 | 18:11 / 21:39 |
| 5K | 2019 | 752 | 34:24 | 36:37 | 22:06 | 16:30 / 19:40 |
| 5K | 2018 | 350 | 36:33 | 38:15 | 23:00 | 18:49 / 22:17 |
Last summary update: May 3, 2026
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
DESCRIPTION The 16th Annual Superhero 5K & Fun Run will be held on February 6, 2027, at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota. The start/finish line will be ON THE ISLAND near the rowing finish tower! This is a Foster Care Awareness Event. In-person and virtual racing options are available.
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The Kids' Fun Run starts at 8:30am. The 5K will be on a CHIP START between 9-9:10am. You will receive an official chip time and place. Master and Overall timed at gun time 9am. USATF Rules. More than just a race, the Superhero race brings together child welfare agencies and the community to highlight the approximately 700 youth who are in local foster care in Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto Counties, while providing a family-friendly event with music, a kiddie zone, food, and giveaways. We believe that kids in foster care and those who care for them are some of our community's most incredible heroes, which is the reason we have chosen a superhero theme. So don't be shy. come dressed as your favorite hero and get ready for an awesome race and cause! Participation medals will be awarded to the first 700 5K runners to cross the finish line! --Event Awesomeness: An amazing venue at Nathan Benderson Park in beautiful Sarasota, FL. Close to everything University Town Center has to offer! --Trophies: Best Superhero Family, Best Male & Female Superhero Costumes, Team Spirit (Team With Most Runners), Best Pet Superhero Costume. MEDALS for those who wear a costume! 5K AWARDS Overall- Male and Female Master- Male and Female (fastest over the age of 40) Grand Master- Male and Female (fastest over the age of 50) Senior Master- Male and Female (fastest over the age of 60) Veteran Master- Male and Female (fastest over the age of 70) Youth Overall- Male and Female (fastest under the age of 13) --Awards for 1st-3rd Male and Female in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+ --Youth*/Adult 5K Registration Fee Schedule: (5K youth price is for under 18 years old) $20/30 June 1 -- Nov 30, 2026 $25/35 Dec 1 -- Dec 31, 2026 $30/40 Jan 1 -- Jan 31, 2027 $35/$45 Feb 1 -- Feb 6, 2027 (online registration will end on 2/6/26 at 11:59pm). You can register in person on race day after that time. --5K REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ON SITE THE MORNING OF THE RACE $50 (cash, check, or credit) --FUN RUN Registration Fee Schedule: $15 June 1 -- Nov 30, 2026// $20 Dec 1, 2026 -- Jan 31, 2027 // $25 Feb 1 -- Feb 6, 2027 (online registration will end on 2/5/27 at 11:59pm). You can register in person on race day after that time. --FUN RUN REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ON SITE THE MORNING OF THE RACE FOR $25 (cash, check, or credit) (QR codes will also be provided for Race Day registration / Packet Pick up. ) --PACKET PICK-UP: Wednesday, February 3th and Thursday, February 4th from 4-6:30pm at New Balance UTC 315 N Cattlemen Rd Suite 1, Sarasota, FL 34243 Event Schedule: 6:45-7:45a Race Day Registration (6:45-8:30a Day of Packet Pickup) 8:20 National Anthem 8:30 Fun Run start 9:00-9:10 CHIP START 5K OVERALL/MASTERS are GUN TIME [Children, strollers, and slower runners fill the back, please] 10:00 Awards Ceremony. Runners who do not want to stay to claim their medals will be provided pick up options at BaL's Office @ 9015 Town Center Parkway, Suite #126 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202. We apologize, but medals will not be handed out early. The course is an out-and-back. The 5K race will begin near the finish tower on the island (same location as 2025 race). Parking will be on the island near the rowing finish tower. Bridge a Life and race signage will be posted for clarity. Parking location and a course map will be posted to our Facebook page (search for Bridge a Life). NOTE: Registrations after 1/2/27 are not guaranteed a shirt.