Superhero 5K, Kids Fun Run & Walk
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Owensboro, Kentucky
- Price Free - $34.13
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring and fun-filled day at the Superhero 5K, Kids Fun Run & Walk on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Owensboro, Daviess! This community event not only promises a great time but also honors the incredible journeys of Superhero Cancer Survivors while raising vital funds for the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center. Participants can choose from a thrilling 5K race, a heartwarming Kids Fun Run (1/2 mile), or a meaningful Superhero Walk, creating a perfect opportunity for families and friends to come together in support of a fantastic cause.
The day kicks off with the 5K Race starting at 8:00 AM, followed by the Kids Fun Run at 9:15 AM, and the Superhero Walk commencing at 10:00 AM, complete with opening ceremonies and awards presentations. Expect an atmosphere filled with uplifting music, delicious food, engaging kids' activities, and of course, your favorite superheroes! Registration opens on July 16, so mark your calendars and join in the fun while supporting cancer survivors in your community. Don’t forget to dress up as your favorite superhero and make a difference one step at a time!
The day kicks off with the 5K Race starting at 8:00 AM, followed by the Kids Fun Run at 9:15 AM, and the Superhero Walk commencing at 10:00 AM, complete with opening ceremonies and awards presentations. Expect an atmosphere filled with uplifting music, delicious food, engaging kids' activities, and of course, your favorite superheroes! Registration opens on July 16, so mark your calendars and join in the fun while supporting cancer survivors in your community. Don’t forget to dress up as your favorite superhero and make a difference one step at a time!
Organiser's Description
The 2025 Superhero 5K, Kids Fun Run & Walk, hosted by Owensboro Health Foundation and Owensboro Health Healthpark, is a community event designed to honor Superhero Cancer Survivors and raise funds for the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center. Proceeds will provide assistance, support, and resources for patients.
How to Participate and Support the Cause
1. Register for an Event: You can participate in one or more of the following events:
5K Race:
* $30 early bird entry fee by Aug. 31
* $40 after Sept. 1
o Kids Fun Run:
* $10 per child
* The first 200 kids registered receive a medal and t-shirt.
o Superhero Walk:
* Cancer Survivors enter for FREE!
* Early Bird entry fees are $30 per person through Aug. 31.
* Entry fees after August 31 are $40 per person.
* There is no limit to the number of members per team. This is a team event honoring our Superhero Survivors. Teams may participate in honor or in memory of loved ones, co-workers, or friends.
* Each lap of the walk has symbolic meaning: The first lap will be in honor of cancer survivors, the second lap will be in honor of caregivers, and the third lap will pay tribute to those we have lost. Survivors will be honored at the walk.
IMPORTANT DATES
. Registration Opens: July 16
. Event: Saturday, September 27th
. Guaranteed Shirt Deadline: Register by Monday, Sept. 8
. Online Registration Deadline: Thursday, Sept. 24 at 5:00 p.m. for all events
. In-Person Registration (Sept. 27):
* 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. for the 5K Race
* 7:30 - 8:45 a.m. for the Kids Fun Run
* 8:45-9:45 a.m. for the Superhero Walk
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
***SHIRTS NOT GUARANTEED AFTER 9/8/2025***
. Date: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
. Location: Owensboro Health Healthpark
. Schedule:
* 8 A.M. 5K Race
* 9:15 A.M. Kids Fun Run
* 9:45 A.M. (approx.) Awards for 5K Race and Kids Fun Run prize drawings, Opening Ceremonies for Superhero Walk and Survivor Parade
* 10 A.M. Start of Superhero Walk
* 8 TO 11 A.M. Music, Food, Kids Activities & Games, Superheroes!
. Other Activities: Music, food, kids' activities & games, and Superheroes will be present from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite Superhero.
. Awards: Prizes will be awarded for each event, as well as for the top fundraising individual and team.
. Participant Benefits: All registered participants will enjoy music, childrens activities, food and beverages and more!
The Kids Fun Run (1/2 mile) is $10 but medals are limited to the first 200 kids. Must be registered by September 8th, 2025 to be guaranteed a Kids Fun Run Participant Shirt. Advanced online registration is required to participate. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a T-shirt, a finisher's medal and have the opportunity to be placed in our prize drawings.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE SUPERHERO WALK SUPPORTING OUR CANCER SURVIVORS!
Superhero Walk Check-In - 8:45-9:45 a.m.
Superhero Ceremony begins at 9:45 a.m. with the walk starting at 10:00 a.m.
Gather a team of participants to support a family member, co-worker, or friend. Dress up as your favorite Superhero! Teams can walk in honor or in memory of a loved one, and cancer survivors will be honored at the event. $30 per team member through August 31st. $40 beginning September 1st. It is not required, but teams are asked to raise funds to support the cancer center.
Become a fundraiser to help ease the burden of a cancer diagnosis for those in need. You can set up your own personal online fundraising campaign to support Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center by continuing through your registration process on this site.
PACKET PICK UP:
Owensboro Healthpark
1006 Ford Ave
Owensboro, KY 42303 US
Early Packet Pickup Date & Time:
September 26, 2025 11:00 am-1:00 pm
September 26th, 2025 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Race Day Packet Pickup Time
6:30am CDT - 7:30am CDT
Description
Race Packet Pick-up Dates & Times in the Healthpark Lobby
September 26th:
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, September 27th, 2025:
5K Packet pick up: 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Kids' Fun Run: 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.
Survivor Walk/Team Check-In: 8:45 a.m.- 9:45 a.m.
5K Race Awards will be given to 1st and 2nd place Male and 1st and 2nd place Female in the age categories listed below. The overall Male and Female winners will be pulled from their age category and awarded separately.
14 and under
15 19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
How to Participate and Support the Cause
1. Register for an Event: You can participate in one or more of the following events:
5K Race:
* $30 early bird entry fee by Aug. 31
* $40 after Sept. 1
o Kids Fun Run:
* $10 per child
* The first 200 kids registered receive a medal and t-shirt.
o Superhero Walk:
* Cancer Survivors enter for FREE!
* Early Bird entry fees are $30 per person through Aug. 31.
* Entry fees after August 31 are $40 per person.
* There is no limit to the number of members per team. This is a team event honoring our Superhero Survivors. Teams may participate in honor or in memory of loved ones, co-workers, or friends.
* Each lap of the walk has symbolic meaning: The first lap will be in honor of cancer survivors, the second lap will be in honor of caregivers, and the third lap will pay tribute to those we have lost. Survivors will be honored at the walk.
IMPORTANT DATES
. Registration Opens: July 16
. Event: Saturday, September 27th
. Guaranteed Shirt Deadline: Register by Monday, Sept. 8
. Online Registration Deadline: Thursday, Sept. 24 at 5:00 p.m. for all events
. In-Person Registration (Sept. 27):
* 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. for the 5K Race
* 7:30 - 8:45 a.m. for the Kids Fun Run
* 8:45-9:45 a.m. for the Superhero Walk
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
***SHIRTS NOT GUARANTEED AFTER 9/8/2025***
. Date: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
. Location: Owensboro Health Healthpark
. Schedule:
* 8 A.M. 5K Race
* 9:15 A.M. Kids Fun Run
* 9:45 A.M. (approx.) Awards for 5K Race and Kids Fun Run prize drawings, Opening Ceremonies for Superhero Walk and Survivor Parade
* 10 A.M. Start of Superhero Walk
* 8 TO 11 A.M. Music, Food, Kids Activities & Games, Superheroes!
. Other Activities: Music, food, kids' activities & games, and Superheroes will be present from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite Superhero.
. Awards: Prizes will be awarded for each event, as well as for the top fundraising individual and team.
. Participant Benefits: All registered participants will enjoy music, childrens activities, food and beverages and more!
The Kids Fun Run (1/2 mile) is $10 but medals are limited to the first 200 kids. Must be registered by September 8th, 2025 to be guaranteed a Kids Fun Run Participant Shirt. Advanced online registration is required to participate. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a T-shirt, a finisher's medal and have the opportunity to be placed in our prize drawings.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE SUPERHERO WALK SUPPORTING OUR CANCER SURVIVORS!
Superhero Walk Check-In - 8:45-9:45 a.m.
Superhero Ceremony begins at 9:45 a.m. with the walk starting at 10:00 a.m.
Gather a team of participants to support a family member, co-worker, or friend. Dress up as your favorite Superhero! Teams can walk in honor or in memory of a loved one, and cancer survivors will be honored at the event. $30 per team member through August 31st. $40 beginning September 1st. It is not required, but teams are asked to raise funds to support the cancer center.
Become a fundraiser to help ease the burden of a cancer diagnosis for those in need. You can set up your own personal online fundraising campaign to support Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center by continuing through your registration process on this site.
PACKET PICK UP:
Owensboro Healthpark
1006 Ford Ave
Owensboro, KY 42303 US
Early Packet Pickup Date & Time:
September 26, 2025 11:00 am-1:00 pm
September 26th, 2025 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Race Day Packet Pickup Time
6:30am CDT - 7:30am CDT
Description
Race Packet Pick-up Dates & Times in the Healthpark Lobby
September 26th:
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, September 27th, 2025:
5K Packet pick up: 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Kids' Fun Run: 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.
Survivor Walk/Team Check-In: 8:45 a.m.- 9:45 a.m.
5K Race Awards will be given to 1st and 2nd place Male and 1st and 2nd place Female in the age categories listed below. The overall Male and Female winners will be pulled from their age category and awarded separately.
14 and under
15 19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
Races
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5K Race
Incl. $4.13 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$34.13
Proceeds from the Superhero 5K, Kids Fun Run & Walk will benefit patients and their families at the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center. -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. $2.78 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:15AM CDT)
$12.78
OPENS 16 JUL$10 entry fee. Participants will receive a T-shirt and the first 200 finisher's will receive a medal! All participants will have the opportunity to be entered in our prize drawings. -
Superhero Walk (Cancer Survivors Register Here for FREE)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (10:00AM CDT)
Free
OPENS 16 JULJoin us to support our Superheroes! We have planned a 3-lap loop around Owensboro Health Healthpark. Feel free to walk all, or as many loops as you're physically able. Wheelchairs and walkers are welcome. -
Superhero Walk (Team Member Registration)
Incl. $4.13 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (10:00AM CDT)
$34.13
OPENS 16 JULJoin us to support our Superheroes! We have planned a 3-lap loop around Owensboro Health HealthPark. Your paid participation in this event helps support the Superhero Cancer Survivors of Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center! -
Superhero Yard Signs Supporting Your Survivor!
Incl. $2.78 Fee
Sat 27th September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$12.78
Purchase a Superhero yard sign with your Survivor's name on it! Yard signs will line the Superhero Walk course! $10 each
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