For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Carbondale, Illinois
- Price $28.33
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to unleash your inner hero at the 13th For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K, taking place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in beautiful Carbondale, Jackson! This exciting hybrid race offers participants the chance to join the action at Turley Park (1010 N. Glenview Dr, Carbondale, IL) at 9 AM or to run or walk at their own pace from anywhere in the universe. Your participation helps provide essential support, education, and empowerment to children, orphans, and families in need in Bangladesh, The Gambia, and Southern Illinois.
Be a true Superhero by fundraising for this noble cause—raise $350 or more to receive a stylish FKSI Carhartt backpack! Pre-register by September 4th to guarantee your race t-shirt and join in the fun for just $25 for adults and $15 for kids (17 and under). With exciting prizes for categories like Most Money Raised, Fastest Times, and Best Superhero Costumes, as well as race awards for top finishers in various age groups, this event promises to be a memorable day filled with inspiration and community spirit. So gear up, gather your friends and family,
Be a true Superhero by fundraising for this noble cause—raise $350 or more to receive a stylish FKSI Carhartt backpack! Pre-register by September 4th to guarantee your race t-shirt and join in the fun for just $25 for adults and $15 for kids (17 and under). With exciting prizes for categories like Most Money Raised, Fastest Times, and Best Superhero Costumes, as well as race awards for top finishers in various age groups, this event promises to be a memorable day filled with inspiration and community spirit. So gear up, gather your friends and family,
Organiser's Description
The 13th For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K is back! This year's Superhero 5K will be a hybrid race - you can join us at the starting line on Saturday, September 20, at 9am at Turley Park (1010 N. Glenview Dr, Carbondale, IL) or run/walk anywhere in the universe!
Superheroes save lives, which is exactly what you do when you participate in this race. All proceeds support, educate, and empower children, orphans, students, and families with the basic necessities of food, clothing, shelter, healthcare and education in Bangladesh, The Gambia, and Southern Illinois. Be a true Superhero, and fundraise for the kids here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/48922/BecomeFundraiser
SAVE THE KIDS! Raise $350+ to provide basic needs & education for kids and you'll receive an FKSI Carhartt backpack!
PRE-REGISTER BY THURSDAY, SEPT. 4TH TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT; ADULTS $25, KIDS $15 (17 & UNDER)
Race packet pick-up: Friday, Sept 19, 5-6pm at Turley Park in Carbondale, IL OR shipping available
DAY OF REGISTRATION opens at 8:00am; t-shirts available while supplies last
WIN PRIZES for Most Money Raised, Fastest Times, Best Superhero Costumes, and more
WIN RACE AWARDS for 1st and 2nd place in each 5-year age category (in-person only); 9&under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70&older
RUN/WALK the certified Superhero 5K course in-person on Sept. 20 with chip timing by To The Finish OR run/walk your 5K anywhere in the galaxy and log results on the race website
Superheroes save lives, which is exactly what you do when you participate in this race. All proceeds support, educate, and empower children, orphans, students, and families with the basic necessities of food, clothing, shelter, healthcare and education in Bangladesh, The Gambia, and Southern Illinois. Be a true Superhero, and fundraise for the kids here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/48922/BecomeFundraiser
SAVE THE KIDS! Raise $350+ to provide basic needs & education for kids and you'll receive an FKSI Carhartt backpack!
PRE-REGISTER BY THURSDAY, SEPT. 4TH TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT; ADULTS $25, KIDS $15 (17 & UNDER)
Race packet pick-up: Friday, Sept 19, 5-6pm at Turley Park in Carbondale, IL OR shipping available
DAY OF REGISTRATION opens at 8:00am; t-shirts available while supplies last
WIN PRIZES for Most Money Raised, Fastest Times, Best Superhero Costumes, and more
WIN RACE AWARDS for 1st and 2nd place in each 5-year age category (in-person only); 9&under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70&older
RUN/WALK the certified Superhero 5K course in-person on Sept. 20 with chip timing by To The Finish OR run/walk your 5K anywhere in the galaxy and log results on the race website
Races
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For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.33 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$28.33
Run/walk with other Superheroes on Saturday, Sep. 20 at 9am at Turley Park (1010 N. Glenview Dr, Carbondale, IL). Registration - Adults $25 Kids $15 (17 & Under) *Price reflected when registered -
Virtual for Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.33 Fee & T-Shirt
$28.33
Run or walk your 5K anywhere in the Galaxy! Registration - Adults $25, Kids $15 (17 & Under) *Price reflected when registered
For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K
