4/6: Superhero 3K Fun Run
April 6 @ 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Superhero 3K Fun Run
April 6 | 8:30A | Sensory Garden Playground
Superheroes Unite! Join us on April 6 at 8:30A with your friends and family and show off your superpower at the Superhero 3K Fun Run, taking place at the Sensory Garden Playground!
All participants are invited to wear their favorite superhero attire as they participate in this 3K Fun Run so break out your Wonder Woman costume, Captain America t-shirt, or Iron Man mask! Along the way, you will see some of your favorite superheroes who will cheer you on! After the run, stick around for music, character meet and greets, and more fun!
Superhero Fun Run is an untimed run/walk and is open to all ages and abilities. Fun Run is presented by the Wheaton Park District and the Rotary Club of Wheaton A.M. and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Play for All Playground & Garden Foundation.
REGISTER:
In-Person Race | $35
Virtual Race | $35
Race Wheaton – $5 Discount Per Event: Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals, Reindeer Run, Superhero Fun Run
SUPPORT INCLUSIVE PLAY:
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Play for All Playground & Garden Foundation.
Interested in donating support?
The Play for All Playground & Garden Foundation provides ongoing support to advance the mission to create barrier-free and universally accessible outdoor play spaces and gardens in DuPage County. Through the cognitive, social, and physical values of play, the Foundation promotes a spirit of inclusion and enhances the quality of life, as well as supports involvement in recreation and wellness activities for all people and abilities. Donate Now
IN MEMORIAM:
In Memory of Will Grosch
In the Fall of 2019, the Fun Run in Color committee lost founding member Will Grosch to his battle against ALS. Will was a Rotarian and Play for All Playground and Garden Foundation Board Member who was instrumental in bringing this race to Wheaton in 2013. His kindness and generosity to the Sensory Garden Playground and the Wheaton community will be missed.
PACKET PICK-UP:
Thursday, April 4 | 10A- 7P | Community Center (1777 S Blanchard St., Wheaton)
Saturday, April 6 | 7:30 – 8:15A | Sensory Garden Playground (2751 Navistar Dr, Lisle, IL 60532)
POLICIES:
Inclement Weather
This race will happen rain or shine! The run committee monitors the weather and follows the proper protocol in place regarding inclement weather including but not limited to thunderstorms, tornadoes and heat. The run committee holds the right to cancel, alter, or postpone the event in the interest of runner, volunteer and staff safety. Registration is non-refundable.
Can we bring strollers? Pets? Skates? Bicycles?
Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed but will be asked to line up in the last wave of the race start. Participant safety is of the utmost importance, therefore, bicycles, in-line skates, and other wheeled vehicles (except wheelchairs) are not allowed. Any person riding in a stroller must remain in the stroller for the duration of the race. Pets are NOT permitted in this race. This is for the safety of your pet. Service animals must be approved by the race director ONE WEEK prior to race day.
Special Accommodations
Please make note of any special accommodations while registering. For further questions, please contact the Race Director at [email protected].
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
QUESTIONS?
Contact Us
To contact us directly with your questions, please email [email protected].
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