For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K
- Date Sat 18th September 2027
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Carbondale, Illinois
- Price $28.42
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to unleash your inner superhero at the 14th For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 18, 2027, in the vibrant Turley Park, Carbondale, Illinois! This exciting event invites participants to run or walk a certified 5K course, with the option to join in-person or take part virtually from anywhere. Every step you take helps provide essential support—food, clothing, shelter, healthcare, and education—to children and families in Southern Illinois, Bangladesh, and The Gambia.
Festivities kick off at 8:00 AM, with the race starting at 9:00 AM. Registration is just $25 for adults and $15 for kids 17 and under, and those who pre-register by September 7 will secure their event t-shirt! Compete for fun awards, including top fundraiser prizes and best superhero costume accolades. Whether you're racing solo or gathering a team, join us to make a difference—one step at a time! Don your cape and be a superhero for the kids!
Festivities kick off at 8:00 AM, with the race starting at 9:00 AM. Registration is just $25 for adults and $15 for kids 17 and under, and those who pre-register by September 7 will secure their event t-shirt! Compete for fun awards, including top fundraiser prizes and best superhero costume accolades. Whether you're racing solo or gathering a team, join us to make a difference—one step at a time! Don your cape and be a superhero for the kids!
Organiser's Description
14TH FOR KIDS' SAKE INTERNATIONAL (FKSI) SUPERHERO 5K RUN/WALK
Calling all superheroes! Join FKSI's 14th Superhero 5K Run/Walk on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026. Whether you race in-person at TURLEY PARK IN CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS, or complete your 5K virtually from anywhere in the universe, every step helps change lives.
When you participate, you're helping provide food, clothing, shelter, healthcare, education, and opportunities to children and families in SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, BANGLADESH AND THE GAMBIA. Every registration supports FKSI's mission to support, educate and empower those in need.
JOIN OUR FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE: BE A SUPERHERO FOR THE KIDS!
Raise $350 OR MORE and receive a great FKSI Stanley Cup. Take your impact even further by becoming a fundraiser and rallying your friends and family to support the kids. Sign up here to become a fundraiser: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/48922/BecomeFundraiser
RACE INFORMATION
* DATE: Saturday, September 19, 2026
* LOCATION: Turley Park, 1010 N. Glenview Dr., Carbondale, IL
* DAY-OF REGISTRATION AND FESTIVITIES: Opens at 8:00 AM
* RACE START TIME: 9:00 AM
* PARTICIPATION OPTIONS: In-Person or Virtual
REGISTRATION
* Adults: $25
* Kids (17 & under): $15
* Pre-Register by MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 to guarantee your event t-shirt.
RACE PACKET PICK-UP
* FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 5:00 PM - 6:00 pm at Turley Park (Shipping available for virtual participants)
* DAY OF REGISTRATION opens at 8:00am; t-shirts available while supplies last
AWARDS & PRIZES
* 1ST & 2ND PLACE AWARDS in each 5-year category age division (In-person only)
* (1-9, 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+)
* Win PRIZES for:
* Top Fundraisers
* Fastest Times
* Best Superhero Costumes
* Best Dressed Pet
* And More!
RACE OPTIONS
* RUN OR WALK the certified Superhero 5K course with chip timing by To The Finish OR complete your 5K virtually and submit your results online on the race website.
_GRAB YOUR CAPE & GATHER YOUR TEAM. __JOIN US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE - ONE STEP AT A TIME!_
Calling all superheroes! Join FKSI's 14th Superhero 5K Run/Walk on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026. Whether you race in-person at TURLEY PARK IN CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS, or complete your 5K virtually from anywhere in the universe, every step helps change lives.
When you participate, you're helping provide food, clothing, shelter, healthcare, education, and opportunities to children and families in SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, BANGLADESH AND THE GAMBIA. Every registration supports FKSI's mission to support, educate and empower those in need.
JOIN OUR FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE: BE A SUPERHERO FOR THE KIDS!
Raise $350 OR MORE and receive a great FKSI Stanley Cup. Take your impact even further by becoming a fundraiser and rallying your friends and family to support the kids. Sign up here to become a fundraiser: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/48922/BecomeFundraiser
RACE INFORMATION
* DATE: Saturday, September 19, 2026
* LOCATION: Turley Park, 1010 N. Glenview Dr., Carbondale, IL
* DAY-OF REGISTRATION AND FESTIVITIES: Opens at 8:00 AM
* RACE START TIME: 9:00 AM
* PARTICIPATION OPTIONS: In-Person or Virtual
REGISTRATION
* Adults: $25
* Kids (17 & under): $15
* Pre-Register by MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 to guarantee your event t-shirt.
RACE PACKET PICK-UP
* FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 5:00 PM - 6:00 pm at Turley Park (Shipping available for virtual participants)
* DAY OF REGISTRATION opens at 8:00am; t-shirts available while supplies last
AWARDS & PRIZES
* 1ST & 2ND PLACE AWARDS in each 5-year category age division (In-person only)
* (1-9, 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+)
* Win PRIZES for:
* Top Fundraisers
* Fastest Times
* Best Superhero Costumes
* Best Dressed Pet
* And More!
RACE OPTIONS
* RUN OR WALK the certified Superhero 5K course with chip timing by To The Finish OR complete your 5K virtually and submit your results online on the race website.
_GRAB YOUR CAPE & GATHER YOUR TEAM. __JOIN US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE - ONE STEP AT A TIME!_
Races
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For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.42 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th September 2027 (9:00AM CDT)
$28.42
OPENS 09 JUN 27Run/Walk among Superheroes on Saturday, Sep. 19 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. $3.42 Fee & T-Shirt
$28.42
OPENS 09 JUN 27Run or walk your 5K anywhere in the Galaxy! Registration - Adults $25, Kids $15 (17 & Under) *Price reflected when registered
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