Name: Superhero 5K Presented by Urban League of the Upstate
Start: 2026-10-31
End: 2026-10-31
Location: Greenville

About the Event

Date: October 31, 2026

Event Schedule:

8:00 AM - Festivities begin
9:00 AM - 5K start time
9:45 AM - 1 mile fun run start
10:00 AM - Awards
The Kids' Zone will be open from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Packet Pickup:

Thursday, October 29 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 3:00 - 6:00 PM at the Kroc Center
Friday, October 30 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 3:00 - 6:00 PM at the Kroc Center
Saturday morning from 7:30 - 8:30 AM

Shirts: shirts will be available for purchase but registration does not include a shirt.

Course Map HERE

Description of the event:

Grab your cape and lace up your sneakers. It’s time to be a hero for local kids!

The Superhero 5K & Fun Run Presented by Urban League of the Upstate is a family-friendly fundraising event benefiting the Red Shield Youth Center. Every step you take helps provide a safe, supportive space where youth can learn, grow, and thrive.

Event Highlights:

Timed 5K for runners and walkers of all levels
Fun Run for our youngest heroes
Prizes for top race finishers and best superhero costumes
Kids’ Fun Zone (free for registered youth runners, race bibs serve as entry tickets; small fee for non-registered children)
Local vendors with interactive, family-friendly activities
Food vendors serving delicious options for the whole family
Whether you’re racing, walking, dressing up, or just coming to enjoy the festivities, this event offers something for everyone.

Your participation supports after-school programs, mentorship, academic support, and enriching experiences for the incredible youth we serve.

Be a hero. Make an impact. Join the mission.

Pricing Schedule:

Early Bird Registration (Launch - March 31) - $25
Standard Registration (April 1 - August 31) - $35
Late Registration (September 1 - October 28) - $45
In-Person Registration (Packet Pickup dates and October 31) - $55
Kids fun run + fun zone access: $15
Fun Zone only: $5 per person (in person; must be accompanied by an adult)
Red Shield Youth Center kids should be able to register for free.

Races Offered

5k Run/Walk

Oct 31, 2026

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$25.00

1 Mile Fun Run

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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09:45

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$15.00

BATMAN (Presenting)

Oct 31, 2026

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09:45

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$10,000.00

IRON MAN

Oct 31, 2026

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09:45

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$1,000.00

SPIDER-MAN (Vendor Level)

Oct 31, 2026

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Type — Running

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09:45

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$250.00

SUPERMAN

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09:45

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$2,500.00

WONDER WOMAN

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09:45

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$5,000.00

About Greenville

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Greenville is a city in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States, and its county seat. It is the sixth-most populous city in South Carolina with a population of 70,720 at the 2020 census, while the Greenville metropolitan area has an estimated 997,000 residents and is the largest metropolitan area in the state.

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Superhero 5K Presented by Urban League of the Upstate

About the Event

Date: October 31, 2026

Event Schedule:

8:00 AM - Festivities begin

9:00 AM - 5K start time

9:45 AM - 1 mile fun run start

10:00 AM - Awards

The Kids' Zone will be open from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Packet Pickup:

Thursday, October 29 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 3:00 - 6:00 PM at the Kroc Center

Friday, October 30 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 3:00 - 6:00 PM at the Kroc Center

Saturday morning from 7:30 - 8:30 AM

Course Map HERE

Description of the event:

Grab your cape and lace up your sneakers. It’s time to be a hero for local kids!

The Superhero 5K & Fun Run Presented by Urban League of the Upstate is a family-friendly fundraising event benefiting the Red Shield Youth Center. Every step you take helps provide a safe, supportive space where youth can learn, grow, and thrive.

Event Highlights:

Timed 5K for runners and walkers of all levels

Fun Run for our youngest heroes

Prizes for top race finishers and best superhero costumes

Kids’ Fun Zone (free for registered youth runners, race bibs serve as entry tickets; small fee for non-registered children)

Local vendors with interactive, family-friendly activities

Food vendors serving delicious options for the whole family

Whether you’re racing, walking, dressing up, or just coming to enjoy the festivities, this event offers something for everyone.

Your participation supports after-school programs, mentorship, academic support, and enriching experiences for the incredible youth we serve.

Be a hero. Make an impact. Join the mission.

Pricing Schedule:

Races Offered

5k Run/Walk

1 Mile Fun Run

BATMAN (Presenting)

IRON MAN

SPIDER-MAN (Vendor Level)

SUPERMAN

WONDER WOMAN

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