Event Description

Superheroes for SPED 5K Trail Run & 1K Accessible Walk 

Benefitting Oak Point Elementary School's Special Education Program

April 29, 2023 

5K @ 9:00 AM

1K @ 9:15 AM

$25 entry fee (includes race T-Shirt if registered by April 1, 2023)

Hungry Mother State Park

2854 Park BLVD. Marion, VA 24354  

*register by April 1, 2023 to guarantee a race t-shirt 

*Prize for best superhero costume 

*Awards for 1st-3rd male/female in each age group and 1st-3rd overall male/female

*ribbons for all 1K accessible walkers/rollers

*Packet pick up on April 28, 2023 4:00PM - 7:30PM at the Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center or before the race from 7:30AM-8:30AM

*Proceeds from the event will fund field trips for the students in the special education program at Oak Point Elementary School

*donations appreciated!

*5K Course Description: This course is out, loop, and back style course. The terrain is almost entirely trail, but starts and ends on asphalt at the Event Center at Hungry Mother Park and offers beautiful mountain views. Start at the Event Center at Hungry Mother State Park and follow the road the Raider's Run Trail Head, When you reach the trailhead, follow the trail clockwise (flat/gradual uphill), continue straight onto the Old Shawnee Trail (flat with some gradual uphill, beautiful views) at the fork, continue straight to reconnect with the Raider's Run trail (fast downhill), this will take you back to the trailhead, continue on asphalt back to the event center. The trail will be clearly marked with signs and volunteers the day of the event. 

*1K Course Description: The 1K option is fully accessible for individuals with mobility needs. This course is on smooth asphalt and circles the Event Center at Hungry Mother State Park. All 1K finishers will receive a participation ribbon. Convenient handicapped parking available and volunteers to support as requested.