CASA Superhero 5K and Kids 1 Mile
- Date Sat 1st November 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Lynchburg, Virginia
- Price $19.55 - $38.10
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and community spirit at the 11th Annual CASA Superhero 5K and Kids 1 Mile event on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia! Join us at the scenic Percivals Island Trail launchpad for a high-energy celebration that benefits CASA of Central Virginia, advocating for children in foster care. Runners and walkers of all skill levels can choose their adventure—whether you're a swift competitor in the professionally timed 5K Run, starting at 10:00 AM, or prefer a more leisurely stroll in the 5K Walk at 10:05 AM, there's a place for you in this galaxy.
Families can also engage with the Kids 1 Mile Fun Run at 11:45 AM, designed for young Padawans aged 12 and under, where every child will earn a cape and finisher medal! For those who want to support from a distance, the Couch Crusader option allows you to participate without leaving your home. With a total race cap of 550 participants for the 5K and 250 for the Kids Fun Run, be sure to register early and secure your spot in this heroic mission. Suit up, gather your crew
Families can also engage with the Kids 1 Mile Fun Run at 11:45 AM, designed for young Padawans aged 12 and under, where every child will earn a cape and finisher medal! For those who want to support from a distance, the Couch Crusader option allows you to participate without leaving your home. With a total race cap of 550 participants for the 5K and 250 for the Kids Fun Run, be sure to register early and secure your spot in this heroic mission. Suit up, gather your crew
Organiser's Description
star THE 11TH ANNUAL CASA SUPERHERO RUN
Powered by CMAs Lynchburg Dealerships
Registration opens May the 4th because the Force is strong with CASA.
Its time to suit up and choose your sidecape or cloak, superhero or Jedi, Rebel or Resistance. Whether you're flying solo like the Millennium Falcon or bringing your whole crew of defenders, this high-energy, family-friendly event benefits CASA of Central Virginia and supports our mission to advocate for children in foster care.
From the swiftest runners in the galaxy to our legendary Couch Crusaders, there's a place in this adventure for everyone.
male sign 5K RUN: LIGHTSPEED HEROES
For those with the speed of The Flash and the focus of a Jedi, our 5K run is professionally timed and packed with power. Runners will receive a race shirt (or cape), swag bag, and finisher medal. May the Force be with you as you take off at 10:00 AM from the Percivals Island Trail launchpad in downtown Lynchburg.
Note: Start time is slightly later to account for early morning frost on the bridgeturns out even Jedi tread carefully on icy terrain.
female sign 5K WALK: JEDI PATHFINDERS
Prefer to take your mission at a more mindful pace? Our 5K Walk is perfect for walkers who want to suit up and support CASA while enjoying the journey. Youll still receive a shirt or cape, swag bag, and finisher medal, and your time will be officially recorded.
Start time is 10:05 AM.
(No age group awardsthis is a non-competitive walk through the galaxy.)
Combined race cap of 550 across 5K run and walk eventssecure your place in the rebel fleet before registration closes!
male sign KIDS 1 MILE FUN RUN: YOUNGLINGS IN TRAINING
Calling all Padawans (ages 12 and under)! Your mission: complete the 1-mile course and earn your cape and finisher medal. Training begins nowby race day, youll be ready to sprint through hyperspace!
The fun run is untimed and begins at 11:45 AM from Percivals Island Trail.
Parents may run alongside their young Jedi (no registration needed)just be sure to pick up your security bracelet for child check-in/check-out at the finish line.
warning Race cap for the Kids 1 Mile Fun Run is 250. Sign up early to secure your spot in the Jedi Academy!
0.0 MILE COUCH CRUSADER: STAY ON YOUR STAR DESTROYER
Would you rather support the cause from the comfort of your own Death Star? We get itevery galaxy needs a Couch Crusader. Get a shirt and swag bag sent straight to your docking bay, no hyperdrive required. All you have to do is relax and feel good about supporting CASA!
Powered by CMAs Lynchburg Dealerships
Registration opens May the 4th because the Force is strong with CASA.
Its time to suit up and choose your sidecape or cloak, superhero or Jedi, Rebel or Resistance. Whether you're flying solo like the Millennium Falcon or bringing your whole crew of defenders, this high-energy, family-friendly event benefits CASA of Central Virginia and supports our mission to advocate for children in foster care.
From the swiftest runners in the galaxy to our legendary Couch Crusaders, there's a place in this adventure for everyone.
male sign 5K RUN: LIGHTSPEED HEROES
For those with the speed of The Flash and the focus of a Jedi, our 5K run is professionally timed and packed with power. Runners will receive a race shirt (or cape), swag bag, and finisher medal. May the Force be with you as you take off at 10:00 AM from the Percivals Island Trail launchpad in downtown Lynchburg.
Note: Start time is slightly later to account for early morning frost on the bridgeturns out even Jedi tread carefully on icy terrain.
female sign 5K WALK: JEDI PATHFINDERS
Prefer to take your mission at a more mindful pace? Our 5K Walk is perfect for walkers who want to suit up and support CASA while enjoying the journey. Youll still receive a shirt or cape, swag bag, and finisher medal, and your time will be officially recorded.
Start time is 10:05 AM.
(No age group awardsthis is a non-competitive walk through the galaxy.)
Combined race cap of 550 across 5K run and walk eventssecure your place in the rebel fleet before registration closes!
male sign KIDS 1 MILE FUN RUN: YOUNGLINGS IN TRAINING
Calling all Padawans (ages 12 and under)! Your mission: complete the 1-mile course and earn your cape and finisher medal. Training begins nowby race day, youll be ready to sprint through hyperspace!
The fun run is untimed and begins at 11:45 AM from Percivals Island Trail.
Parents may run alongside their young Jedi (no registration needed)just be sure to pick up your security bracelet for child check-in/check-out at the finish line.
warning Race cap for the Kids 1 Mile Fun Run is 250. Sign up early to secure your spot in the Jedi Academy!
0.0 MILE COUCH CRUSADER: STAY ON YOUR STAR DESTROYER
Would you rather support the cause from the comfort of your own Death Star? We get itevery galaxy needs a Couch Crusader. Get a shirt and swag bag sent straight to your docking bay, no hyperdrive required. All you have to do is relax and feel good about supporting CASA!
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 1st November 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 04 MAYHEALTHY YOUTH RUNNING & DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES - In the interest of promoting healthy youth running and development in our community, please consider the recommended and researched youth running guidelines provided by the Lynchburg Road Runners Club. These were developed after considering the recommendations of the Cleveland Clinic and guidelines of the Road Runners Club of America pertaining to healthy ages for youth participation in races. 3.1 Mile Run 8 and over -
Assisted Participant 5K
Incl. $2.05 Fee
Sat 1st November 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$19.55
OPENS 04 MAYAssisted athletes with disabilities are welcome. Both the assisted athlete and the pusher must register and sign the waiver but will each only pay half price for registration. Please register as an assisted athlete team to get your discount. Assisted athletes will have a 3-5 minute advance start for course safety purposes. On race day, please go to the front of the starting line and our team will get you lined up. We will also have several parking spaces reserved near the event. Please look for our parking attendants and let them know you are an assisted athlete team. -
5k Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 1st November 2025 (10:05AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 04 MAY -
Kids 1 Mile
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 1st November 2025 (11:45AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS 04 MAYHEALTHY YOUTH RUNNING & DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES - In the interest of promoting healthy youth running and development in our community, please consider the recommended and researched youth running guidelines provided by the Lynchburg Road Runners Club. These were developed after considering the recommendations of the Cleveland Clinic and guidelines of the Road Runners Club of America pertaining to healthy ages for youth participation in races. 1 Mile 5 and over -
Couch Crusader - 0.0 Mile Run / Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee
$32.80
OPENS 04 MAYNo exercise necessary for a Couch Crusader! You can lounge on your couch and watch superhero movies while still supporting CASA! Your entry fee is a great way to support CASA and you even get a Superhero t-shirt or cape! See race details for more info.
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