14th Annual Superhero Event

About the Event

The 14th Annual Superhero Event returns to Greeley, Colorado on September 19, 2026, bringing together runners of all ages for a morning filled with community spirit and charitable intentions at the Family FunPlex. This event isn't just about running; it's about making a tangible difference in the lives of abused children through Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy.
The crisp air of early fall sets the stage as participants gather at Greeley’s Family Funplex, where the scent of autumn mixes with the anticipation and excitement that permeates the atmosphere. The morning light casts long shadows across the green spaces and parking lots, highlighting a blend of familiar faces and new runners eager to lace up their shoes for this special cause.
Since its inception in 2013, the Superhero Event has grown into a beloved tradition, drawing hundreds of participants each year who come together not just to run but also to support local children. The event raises funds for Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy, an organization dedicated to giving abused and neglected children a voice within their community. Over the years, this race has become more than just a 10K or five-kilometer road race—it's now a symbol of unity and support.
The course for both the virtual and in-person events is meticulously designed around Greeley’s Family Funplex and its surrounding neighborhoods, offering runners a mix of paved paths and sidewalks. The route includes several notable landmarks such as parks and community centers that add character to each mile marker. Runners will encounter slight elevation changes but nothing too challenging, ensuring an enjoyable yet engaging run for all participants.
Awards are presented at 10:15 am following the race starts, which vary by distance:
- The 10K start is scheduled for 8:30 am,
- Followed closely by the one-mile event at 8:35 am,
- And finally, the 5K run begins promptly at 8:45 am.
Registration opens from July 1st and closes on September 7th. Interested runners can sign up through the official site: https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Greeley/14thsuperherorun. Bibs are available for pick-up between August 20-31 at the Greeley Community Center, where participants need to bring a photo ID and their confirmation email.
The race day forecast calls for typical September conditions in Colorado: expect temperatures ranging from mild mornings around 19 degrees Celsius to comfortable afternoons with highs of about 27.8 degrees Celsius. The trail surfaces will be firm but slightly soft underfoot, providing runners with a solid yet forgiving surface throughout the course.

Virtual 1 Mile
1 Miles • Start: 08:00:00 • Fee: $30.00

Virtual 10K
10K • Start: 08:00:00 • Fee: $40.00

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Greeley.

thermostat Temperature

11.7° / 27.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.8° / 24.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 10m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

7.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

47.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:40

nightlight Sunset

19:06

About Greeley

Learn more about the host city, Greeley.

Greeley is a city of about 110,000 in the north central region of the western U.S. state of Colorado. The seat of Weld County, the city lies 49 miles (79 km) north-northeast of Denver on the South Platte River, the historic route of the Pikes Peak Gold Rush of 1858-1861. The city was founded in 1870 by Nathan Meeker, who named it for Horace Greeley, editor of the New York Tribune and promoter of the Union Colony of Colorado. Greeley is the home of the University of Northern Colorado. The most well-known event in the town is the annual Greeley Independence Stampede, which attracts an estimated 400,000 attendees every summer.