Join us for the first Superhero for Special Olympics 5K Run/Walk in Gainesville GA at the Marketplace. The race will be run on the Highlands to Island Trail. It is an out and back course. Come dressed as your favorite Superhero! It can be a real hero (policeman, Mom, etc.,.) or a comic hero (Hulk, The Incredibles, etc.,.). Just make sure your costume is safe for you and others if you plan on running the event in the costume.
Race Day Information
Registration and packet pickup begins at 8AM. 5K starts at 9AM. Awards will be after the race. Awards will include, Overall male and female, Masters male and female, 3 deep in standard age groups for male and female, plus there will be an award for the largest group/team registered! Finish line management and results provided by BT Race Timing with results posted to btracetiming.com, active.com, athlinks.com and rungeorgia.com. Shirts are guaranteed to those who register by 9/12/24. Those who register after that date and on race day are not guaranteed a shirt or size.
Weather Policy
In case of rain, the races will go on. Delay of the start may happen in case of severe weather in the area at race time. If severe weather continues, then the race director or local authorities may make the call to cancel the race at that time. Sorry, no refunds.