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11th annual Morris Superhero Run - April 25, 2026 downtown Morris

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location
Morris, IL
120 Liberty Street, 60450
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Embrace your inner hero in downtown Morris for a 5K or Kids 1K, supporting a scholarship that celebrates kindness and community spirit.

  • Fun
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause

Join the 11th annual Morris Superhero Run in downtown Morris, IL, featuring a 5K and a Kids 1K Fun Run/Walk. This event invites participants of all ages to embrace their inner hero by dressing in costume. Race proceeds support "The Heart of a Hero Award," a scholarship honoring a Morris Senior who demonstrates kindness, compassion, and inclusivity, created in loving memory of Alexxis McKerrow.

What to expect

  • Run or walk a flat 5K course through nostalgic downtown Morris.
  • Bring the whole family for the Kids 1K Fun Run/Walk.
  • Dress as your favorite superhero to join the festive atmosphere.

Standout details

  • 11th annual event
  • Superhero costume theme
  • Supports "Heart of a Hero Award" scholarship
  • Kids 1K Fun Run/Walk available

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1K

    Sat, Apr 25, 10:00 AM CDT · From $22.20

    Opens Jan 1, 2026, 5:00 AM CST · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM CDT · From $38.10

    Opens Jan 1, 2026, 12:02 PM CST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
  • Race swag

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

From the organizer

The race date has been updated and finalized! Race day is April 25, 2026.

The Superhero Run is a 5K - Kids 1K Fun Run/Walk - and Virtual Run.  All races will start and finish at the FOE on the corner of Washington and Liberty Streets in Nostalgic Downtown Morris, IL. The 5K will start at 9am with the Kids and Anyone 1K immediately after the end of the 5K (approximately 10am). We encourage everyone to come dressed as their favorite Superhero.

For the 2026 year, GFWC - Morris Woman's Club will donate the race proceeds to "The Heart of a Hero Award" that spotlights a Morris Senior that demonstrates quiet acts of good and heroic deeds.

In loving memory of Alexxis McKerrow, this special scholarship was created to celebrate the qualities she embodied most--> kindness, compassion and inclusivity. This award honors individuals who make a difference through empathy, positivity and their ability to make everyone feel welcome.

***For the safety of all runners and to follow city rules, only service animals are allowed downtown and on the race course. No pets allowed, thank you!

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