Big Country CASA’s Superhero 5K

🦸‍♂️Join Us for the Superhero 5K!

Join us for the 9th Annual Superhero 5k Fun Run (Walk, Run or Fly!) at the ACU Williams Performing Arts Center in Abilene, Texas.

🎯Why Run?

• Mission: We believe all children should be supported and feel safe and for the children experiencing abuse or neglect, this is not the case.
• Awareness: The goal of our event is to increase awareness of our CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteer services advocating for children from Taylor County in the foster care system.
• Recruitment: To recruit new volunteers and raise funds to support our mission.
• Beneficiary: All proceeds from our race will directly benefit Big Country CASA in our mission to give a “voice” to abused and neglected children in court and the Taylor County foster care system.

💰Registration Fee:

• Adult Timed 5K: $30.00 (includes 2025 race shirt, if registered by April 10, 2025)
• Kids Timed 5K: $10.00 (2025 race shirt can be purchased for $10.00, if registered by April 10, 2025)
• Kids Untimed 5K: FREE (2025 race shirt can be purchased for $10.00, if registered by April 10, 2025)
• Chase the Villain: FREE (2025 race shirt can be purchased for $10.00, if registered by April 10, 2025)

Registration DEADLINE to guarantee 2025 Runner shirts CLOSES APRIL 10, 2025 @ 5pm!!! All registrations AFTER deadline will be given overflow shirts, if possible, in various colors. Size and color NOT guaranteed after 4/10/25.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Bring the Family!

Perfect for ALL ages and fitness levels!

🏃‍♀️Race Details:

• Entrance: Entrance and parking from N. 16th Street. NO ENTRANCE from Judge Ely Blvd.
• Check-in: Race day check-in & day-of registration tables open on Saturday, May 3rd @ 7:45am.
• Wave Start: Runners will be released in waves starting with Elite Runners.
• Course: All participants will follow our designated course around the ACU neighborhood & Campus.

Awards will be given to top Male & Female runners in each age category. Please note: Race route WILL include running on city streets!! Please be aware of motorists at all times and monitor children closely!!

📦Early Packet Pick-Up:

Friday, May 2nd from 12 - 6pm @ Clark Nissan, 818 E Overland Trl, Abilene, TX 79601 (Reminder - Race t-shirts color/size will be guaranteed ONLY to those registered by 5pm April 10, 2025).

🦸‍♀️Dress Up!

All participants are encouraged to dress up in a superhero theme and show your superhero spirit!

🏆Awards for CHIP TIMED Participants include:

• Overall Top Male & Female: Trophy & $100 Gift Card
• Top Male & Female Youth: Medal for age category & $50 Gift Card
• Top Child: Medal for age category & $25 Gift Card

📅Award Categories:

Age divisions: Male & Female

9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

⏰Race Day Schedule:

• 7:30 - Check-In/Race Day Packet Pick Up
• 8:30 - Welcome, warm-up…
• 8:45 - National Anthem and Flag Presentation
• 9:00 - 5k Run Starts (Elite Runners 1st, Runners 2nd, Walkers/Strollers 3rd)
• 9:45 - Awards Ceremony for Runners
• 10:00 - “Chase the Villain” Children’s Run for 1 - 4 years (In front circle across from registration)
• 10:15 - “Chase the Villain” Children’s Run 4 - 12 years

🌐Visit Us:

For more information, please visit Big Country CASA’s Superhero 5K.