SUPERHERO EVENT DAY INFORMATION

Thank you for registering for the 6th Annual Superhero 5k Run/Walk presented by FS Series and eTix benefiting FARA and The Sam Hopper Memorial Fund! The race will be held at Run N Tri Outfitters in Wake Forest, NC on Saturday, Oct. 24th at 8:00am.

PACKET PICKUP: 
RUNNERS: You may pick up a packet for someone else. IDs are not required.
Walk-up registrations will be accepted at packet pickup and on the day of the race. Cash or Check Only. 

You have two opportunities to pick up your runner's bib and t-shirt. We recommend coming to the Friday evening option to prevent long lines in the morning. 

Avoid lines on Saturday and pick up your bib and tee-shirt on Friday evening.
Friday, Oct. 23: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Run N Tri Outfitters
11831 Retail Dr.
Wake Forest, NC 27587
 
Saturday, Oct. 24: 6:30am - 7:45am
Run N Tri Outfitters
11831 Retail Dr.
Wake Forest, NC 27587
 
PARKING AT RACE:
Address:  11831 Retail Dr. Wake Forest, NC 27587
There is ample parking throughout the shopping center, however, the area in front of Run N Tri Outfitters will be blocked for the vendor village and race.
 
RACE-DAY SCHEDULE:
6:30am - 7:45am: Packet pickup/race-day registration outside Run N Tri Outfitters
7:45am - 8:00am – Announcements, National Anthem
8:00am - Run start- 3.1mile chip-timed run
8:05am – 1 mile run/walk (untimed)
9:05am: FREE Heroes-in-training 25meter dash for runners 5 & under 
9:10am: Nan's School of Dance Community Performance Group
9:20am - Post-race announcements/raffle winners and presentation of awards
 
COURSE: See the course map here.
Line up for the start in front of Run-n-Tri Outfitters
Head south in the parking lot
Turn right to run BEHIND Staples & PetSmart
Turn left onto Retail Drive
Runners stay southbound side of Retail Drive for .24 miles
Turn LEFT onto Warmoven
Turn Right onto Clatter Avenue
Follow Clatter to the U-Turn
Return to Retail Drive using the same route
Turn right onto the driveway BEHIND Home Depot
Cut through the driveway between Home Depot & Staples
Proceed to the Start/Finish line
***At the turnaround point of the 5K, you will find an Aid Station with ice cold water
 
FINISHER'S MEDAL:
All 5k finishers get a shiny 2020 Superhero medal. 
Make sure to high-five Muddy Mudcat at the finish line!

T-SHIRTS:
You will be given the size t-shirt you selected at the time of your registration. If any t-shirts remain when we close packet pickup at 7:45am on Saturday, you can stop by the FS Series booth to switch sizes if needed.
 
RUNNERS' VILLAGE:
Please support our sponsors by stopping by their booths and thanking them for helping to make this run a success! After you cross the finish line get your free Starbucks coffee and take your kids to have their face painted, then spend time posing for pictures with Muddy Mudcat.
 
COSTUME CONTEST:
The costume contest will be judged by someone other than the Race Director - it could be a randomly selected runner - with prizes for the winners.  Everyone who dresses up as a Superhero is included in the contest!
 
RACE DAY DRIVE:
NEW Pajamas: Sam Hopper loved pajama day at school! His sweet family collects pajamas each year on his birthday and donates them to children in Wake County who need new PJs. Any size of new, packaged pajamas can be donated.
 
SILENT AUCTION:
There will be a silent auction and raffle prizes. 100% of proceeds from the raffle and silent auction will go to FARA. Tickets are $3 or 2/$5. Available at packet pickup or during the race.
 
Thanks again for your support of The Superhero 5k & 1 Mile Run/Walk. We look forward to seeing everyone on Oct. 26th!
 

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The Sam Hopper Memorial Fund Provides Housing for Faris the Turtle! 

Thank you to Jennfer for this update on how donations to the Sam Hopper Memorial Fund help others enjoy nature:

"The end of July was big for the Sam Hopper Memorial Fund! We were able to donate funds to build an outdoor 3 season habitat for Faris,  a rescued Box turtle, as well as an indoor winter habitat for her. Faris will be an educational animal living at Durant Nature Preserve. We were also able to provide Explorer Educational Backpacks for the nature preserve and heavy duty aquatic dipping nets for the Aquatics Program.

Thanks to EVERYONE who supports Sam's fund and participates in the Super Hero 5K in October! 
Most especially   Rebecca Fogle Warriner ♡ "

A portion of the proceeds from the  Super Hero 5k and 1 mile go to the Sam Hopper Memorial Fund. Register today to help give back to the community.

 

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