Superhero 5K & 1 Mile
The Avenue Viera
2261 Town Center Ave
Melbourne, FL US 32940
Saturday, April 24, 2027
1M - 7:30 AM; 5K - 8:00 AM
The Annual Superhero Run is a fun, family-friendly 5K run/walk that brings our community together to support local foster children in need. Hosted by Friends of Children of Brevard, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, this event raises vital funds to help abused, abandoned, and neglected children right here in Brevard County. Every step you take makes a difference in a child's life.
Additional race information can be found at http://superhero5kviera.com/index.php.
Individual 5K
Price:
$30
($20:
Ages 0 - 12)
Time:
8:00AM EDT
Price increases after March 30, 2027 at 11:59pm EDT
5K - Team Member
Price:
$25
($20:
Ages 0 - 12)
Time:
8:00AM EDT
Price increases after March 30, 2027 at 11:59pm EDT
Superhero Challenge - 5K & 1M (both events)
Price:
$41
($30:
Ages 0 - 12)
Time:
7:30AM EDT
Price increases after March 30, 2027 at 11:59pm EDT
Superhero Challenge - 5K & 1M - Team Member
Price:
$41
($30:
Ages 0 - 12)
Time:
7:30AM EDT
Price increases after March 30, 2027 at 11:59pm EDT
Timetable:
Friday, April 23rd
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM: Packet Pickup & Registration at Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne)
Saturday, April 24th – The Avenue
6:30 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration
7:20 AM: Late Registration Ends for 1 Mile
7:30 AM: 1 Mile Run/Walk START!
7:50 AM: Late Registration Ends for 5K
8:00 AM: 5K START!
9:15 AM: Kids Run & Mascot Run!!
**Immediately following the 5K:
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Mascot Race- Cheer on your favorite mascot!
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FREE kids run for the little ones
5K Individual Awards:
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Top Masters (40+) Male & Female
Top 3 Male & Female in each Age Group: 8 & Under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
5K Team Awards Only:
Top 3 Fastest Teams (Teams of 4 - must be co-ed)
Top school with the Most Participation, Best Costume (Male, Female, and Child), and Fastest Mascot (Mascot Race)
1 Mile Individual Awards Only:
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Top Masters (40+) Male & Female
Top 3 Male & Female in each Age Group: 8 & Under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Rain or Shine – No Refunds
All participants will receive a Superhero Finisher Medal!
Choose your side!
Team Marvel (Red) or Team DC (Blue) – your choice determines the color of your performance T-shirt.
(Register by 3/31 to guarantee your shirt size.)
Superhero Challenge includes 1 shirt, 1-mile finisher medal, and 5K challenge medal.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Superhero 5K and 1-mile Fun Run would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors. They allow us to create a wonderful event for the Brevard community, as well as raise money for local abused children.
With over 800 race participants in 2026, as well as prominent venue at The Avenue Viera shopping center, The Superhero Run can offer your company a great opportunity to connect with the community, as well as support a great cause. Please consider a monetary sponsorship or in-kind donation today! For more information please contact Kathy at (321) 690-6823.
Sponsor a Child to run the Superhero 5K
Please consider sponsoring one child for $20, 10 children for $200 or a donation of any amount! Contact Kathy at 321-690-6823 if you are interested in sponsoring a local foster child to register for the Super Hero Run.
5K Course Map
1 Mile Course Map
2025 Race Video
