Superhero 5k

Friday, September 22, 2023 Past event
9:00 PM PDT
Renton, Washington
$22.20–$32.80 · 2 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready to unleash your inner superhero at the Superhero 5K on Friday, September 22, 2023, in Renton, King County! This exciting family-friendly event invites participants of all ages to don their favorite superhero costumes and race through a scenic 5K course that begins and ends at the Henry Moses Aquatic Center. The race will take you along the beautiful Cedar River Trail, providing a flat and paved route perfect for both seasoned runners and enthusiastic walkers.

Join us for a pre-race warm-up at 5:50 PM, followed by the official race start at 6 PM. With fun activities like a photo booth, lawn games, and tasty snacks, the Superhero 5K promises to be a memorable evening filled with community spirit and heroic energy. Plus, every participant will receive a keepsake medal and a superhero cape, with special prizes for top finishers. Don't miss out on this chance to have fun, stay active, and celebrate your favorite superheroes in style!

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Races

  • Grown Up Superhero - Ages 18 and up

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Keepsake Medal & Superhero Cape

    9:00 PM PDT

    $32.80

    Entries closed
  • Super Sidekicks - Ages 17 and under

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & Keepsake Medal & Superhero Cape

    9:00 PM PDT

    $22.20

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Organiser's description

DEAR SUPERHEROES,

WE HOPE THIS MESSAGE FINDS YOU SOARING THROUGH THE WEEK! WE HAVE AN IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT OUR UPCOMING SUPERHERO 5K, ORIGINALLY SET FOR FRIDAY, SEPT. 13, AT THE RENTON COMMUNITY CENTER.

AFTER CAREFUL CONSIDERATION AND A BIT OF SUPERHERO-STYLE DELIBERATION, WEVE HAD TO MAKE THE TOUGH CALL TO CANCEL THIS EVENT DUE TO LOWER-THAN-EXPECTED REGISTRATION NUMBERS. WE KNOW HOW MUCH YOU WERE LOOKING FORWARD TO DONNING YOUR CAPES AND TAKING ON THE COURSE, AND TRUST US, THIS DECISION WASNT MADE LIGHTLY.

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHOVE ALREADY SIGNED UP AND WERE READY TO SAVE THE DAY, WELL BE PROCESSING FULL REFUNDS BACK TO YOUR ORIGINAL METHOD OF PAYMENT. YOU SHOULD SEE THOSE FUNDS FLYING BACK TO YOU WITHIN THE NEXT FEW BUSINESS DAYS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED ASSISTANCE WITH THE REFUND PROCESS, OUR TEAM IS HERE TO HELPJUST GIVE A SHOUT TO [email protected] OR 425-430-6711.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING, AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT ANOTHER HEROIC EVENT SOON!



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Who's your superhero? Choose your hero and unleash the superpowers in you for this fun, family-friendly, action-packed running event.

Run, walk, or fly to the Superhero 5K at the Renton Community Center. Come dressed as your favorite Superhero and race through the course in heroic fashion. There will be a pre-race warm up at 5:50pm and heroic photo booth opportunities, lawn games, snacks and more!

The fun run/walk is a timed 5K course that begins at Renton Community Center, goes east along the Cedar River Trail, and turns around at Riverview Park to head back to Renton Community Center. The Cedar River Trail is fully paved and flat. Results will be made available once you cross the finish line and will be posted on the website the week after the race.

DETAILS
When: Friday, September, 13, 2024
Time: Race begins at 6pm. Checkin tables open at 5pm. Meet in front of Henry Moses Aquatic Center (1719 Maple Valley Hwy, Renton, WA 98057)
Organized by City of Renton's Recreation Department, with coordination assistance provided by Bell Lap Productions.

PRICING
- Super Sidekicks (Ages 17 and under) = $20

- Grownup Superheroes (Age 18 and up) = $30

ROUTE
5K: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2330687

STARTING LINE & FINISH LINE: Henry Moses Aquatic Center, 1719 Maple Valley Hwy, Renton, WA 98057 https://goo.gl/maps/z82ocx7DL35FY4wg8



AWARDS & RESULTS
Keepsake medal & superhero cape are included with registration fees. Top overall finishers will receive an extra prize.



PARKING & TRANSIT OPTIONS
- Start/Finish line at Henry Moses Aquatic Center (free) - 1719 Maple Valley Hwy, Renton, WA 98057.

- 200 Mill Building (free)- 200 Mill Ave S, Renton, WA 98057, Renton, WA 98057. Park and walk to the starting point at Henry Moses Aquatic Center.

- Public Transit Options to Renton Transit Center. https://moovitapp.com/index/en/public_transit-Renton_Transit_Center-Seattle_Tacoma_Bellevue_WA-site_17800629-522 Arrive at Renton Transit Center and walk to Henry Moses Aquatic Center.

- King County Metro schedule to Renton Transit Center. https://pugetsndtransit.org/kingmetro/route/106-renton-tc/schedule#1688_0 Arrive at Renton Transit Center and walk to Henry Moses Aquatic Center.

Location

1719 Maple Valley Hwy, Henry Moses Aquatic Center, Renton, 98057, WA, United States

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