Event Description
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Join us for the 2nd Annual Superhero 5k/1k Fun Run (Walk, Run or Fly!) at the Abilene Christian University Campus in Abilene, Texas.
The goal of our event is to increase awareness of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), to recruit more volunteer advocates for children and to raise funds to support our mission. All proceeds from our race will directly benefit Big Country CASA in our efforts to recruit and train CASA volunteers to give a “voice” to abused and neglected children in court and the Taylor County foster care system.
There will be costume contests held for adults (13+), kids (12 and under) and pets!
Race t-shirts will be guaranteed to those registered by Monday, April 9, 2018.
Bring the family! Perfect for ALL ages and fitness levels!
Registration Fee
$25.00 13 & Up
Children 12 and under run for FREE (add $5 for t-shirt; $5 for optional chip timer)
Award Categories:
Age divisions: Male & Female
5 & Under, 6-9,10-12,13-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70+
**Trophies & $150 Gift Certificates to Abilene Running co. awarded to top male and female overall.
**$75 Gift Certificates to Academy Sports awarded to top male and female teen overall (13-19).
**Ribbons will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age category for male and female.
**Prizes will be awarded to the oldest and the youngest participant.
Team entries encouraged! A trophy will be awarded to the largest team.
All participants are encouraged to dress up in a superhero theme, and show your superhero spirit!
“Every child needs a hero, but abused children need SUPERHEROES!”
Costume Contest Categories:
Adults: Traditional Superhero, Invented Superhero
Kids: Traditional Super Girl, Invented Super Girl, Traditional Super Boy, Invented Super Boy, Super Baby
Groups: Best-dressed Super Group, Best-dressed Super Family
Super Pet
*Costume Contest prizes will be awarded for each category.
Pre-Event Kick Off (Packet pick-up party):
Friday, May 4, 2018 - 3:00 – 7:00pm
Lithia Toyota of Abilene
4449 Southwest Dr, Abilene, TX 79605
Race Day Schedule:
7:30am: Check-In/Late Packet Pick Up
8:30am: Group stretching/Warm-ups
8:45am: National Anthem and Color Guard Presentation
9:00am: 5k Run/Walk Starts
After 5k: 1k Run/Walk and “Chase the Villain” Children’s Run starts
**Awards Ceremony for Runners and Costume Contest Winners following the 1k Run/Walk and “Chase the Villain” Children’s Run.
