Superhero 5k & 1k Race Benefiting CASA New Orleans

Sunday, October 22, 2023 Past event
9:30 AM CDT
New Orleans, Louisiana
$7.60–$32.95 · 5 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready to unleash your inner superhero at the 10th Annual Superhero 5K & 1K Race on Sunday, October 22, 2023, in the vibrant city of New Orleans! Taking place along the scenic Lafitte Greenway, this exciting event supports CASA New Orleans, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for the rights of abused and neglected children in St. Bernard and Orleans Parishes. Participants can choose between a thrilling 5K run or walk or join the Superheroes-in-Training for a fun-filled 1K race designed for kids aged 12 and under.

Whether you don your favorite cape or rock a classic t-shirt, your participation is a heroic way to support those in need. With prizes awarded for top finishers, best costumes, and fundraising efforts, there’s plenty of motivation to bring your A-game. Plus, don’t miss the post-race afterparty at Parkway Bakery and Tavern for some well-deserved celebration! Sign up today for this uplifting event that promises fun, fitness, and community spirit while making a difference in the lives of children who need it most.

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Races

  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Race Day Registration will be available from 7:00 - 7:45 AM

    9:30 AM CDT

    $32.95

    Entries closed
  • 1k Kids Run

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Only children 12 and under will be allowed to run the 1K race. Adults with small children will be allowed to accompany their kids in 1K.

    9:30 AM CDT

    $17.95

    Entries closed
  • 5k Teams of 5 or More for Discount

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Teams with 5 or more participants can register for $20 a person but you must register the first 5 members at the same time. After that more members can join for the discounted price.

    9:30 AM CDT

    $22.95

    Entries closed
  • Pet Costume Competition

    Incl. $2.60 Fee

    This event is to register to compete in the Pet Costume Competition.

    9:30 AM CDT

    $7.60

    Entries closed
  • Couch Crusader (Virtual Option)

    Virtual

    Incl. $2.95 Fee

    9:30 AM CDT

    $32.95

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

10TH ANNUAL NEW ORLEANS SUPERHERO 5K & 1K VIRTUAL RACE



EVERY CHILD NEEDS A HERO, BUT ABUSED CHILDREN NEED SUPERHEROES!

WWW.SUPERHERORACE.ORG http://www.SuperheroRace.org


DUST OFF YOUR FAVORITE CAPE AND JOIN US ON THE LAFITTE GREENWAY FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL SUPERHERO RACE ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22ND, PRESENTED BY CHALMETTE REFINERY!

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE BENEFIT CASA NEW ORLEANS, A NONPROFIT THAT FIGHTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN ST. BERNARD AND ORLEANS PARISHES. AT CASA, WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY CHILD NEEDS A HERO, BUT CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED NEED SUPERHEROES. WHETHER YOU RUN IN A CAPE OR JUST YOUR FAVORITE T-SHIRT, YOUR PARTICIPATION IS A HEROIC SHOW OF SUPPORT FOR CASA AND THE CHILDREN IT SERVES.

SUPERHEROES CAN RUN, WALK, OR FLY IN OUR 5K RACE. SUPERHEROES-IN-TRAINING (12 YRS AND YOUNGER) HAVE THEIR VERY OWN 1K RACE.



PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR:

- TOP FINISHERS IN EACH RACE AND AGE BRACKET

- BEST COSTUME - INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND PETS

- MOST MONEY RAISED - GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL



REGISTRATION DETAILS:

- $30 ONLINE REGISTRATION

- $40 ON-SITE REGISTRATION

- $15 1K (KIDS ONLY)

- $20 PER PERSON FOR A SUPERHERO SQUAD OF 5 OR MORE



WE ARE THRILLED TO BE BACK IN PERSON THIS YEAR (ALTHOUGH YOU CAN STILL RUN A VIRTUAL RACE IF YOU WOULD RATHER), SO MAKE PLANS TO STICK AROUND POST-RACE FOR AN AFTERPARTY AT PARKWAY BAKERY AND TAVERN https://parkwaypoorboys.com! NEED TO FLY TO YOUR NEXT EVENT? PRE-ORDER FOOD https://togoorder.com/web/4599# AND TAKE IT TO-GO! (ORDER UP TO A WEEK IN ADVANCE.)

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RACE, INCLUDING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, VISIT HTTP://WWW.SUPERHERORACE.ORG/ http://www.superherorace.org.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CASA NEW ORLEANS, PLEASE VISIT CASANEWORLEANS.ORG http://www.casaneworleans.org OR FOLLOW US (@CASANEWORLEANS) ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/CASANewOrleans, INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/casaneworleans, TWITTER https://twitter.com/casaneworleans, AND PINTEREST https://www.pinterest.com/casaneworleans.

Location

Hagan Avenue and Lafitte Avenue, (Behind Parkway Bakery and Tavern), New Orleans, 70118, LA, United States

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