BEST Kids Superhero 5K & Fun Run

🎉 Event Overview

BEST Kids is a local nonprofit organization with a mission to connect with youth in foster care and youth who are at risk to build healthy and successful futures through long-lasting mentoring relationships.

Join us Saturday May 9th, 2026 for our 14th Annual Superhero 5K and Fun Run!

The Fun Run distance is 0.5 miles and is geared toward our younger runners. Parents/Guardians should help their smaller Superheroes through the fun run.

👟 How to Participate

• Step 1: REGISTER for the race
• Step 2: Show up at Fort Hunt Park on May 9th!

🤝 Other Ways to Get Involved

• SHARE: Share our event with your friends and family throughout the DMV area. Follow on social media at @bestkidsdc for all event details.
• CREATE: Run teams – Create a team to implement goals or empower your friends to stay active during this time of social distancing.
• PARTICIPATE: Join in our fun, family-friendly engagement activities on race day!
• INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISING: BECOME AN INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER if you are willing and able. Your participation makes a difference!

🏃‍♂️ 5K Details and Updates

Hello BEST Kids Superheroes!

We are so excited to be with you in person for our 14th Annual Superhero 5K and Fun Run this Saturday, May 9th at Fort Hunt Park, Alexandria, VA. Check-in will be from 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM. The Fun Run will start at 8:00 AM. The adult and youth 5K race will begin promptly at 8:30 AM. This is a rain or shine event, so it will still take place even if it rains. Lastly, we encourage you to dress up like your favorite superhero. It is not mandatory, but we would love for you to join in on the fun!

🅿️ Parking

Parking lots are located near the start of the event. We will be at Pavilion A.

🙏 Community Support

Thank you for helping us support our community by aiding youth in foster care and those who are at-risk. If you’d like to share any photos of your participation please email them to sherrie@bestkids.org or tag us on social media @bestkidsdc.

For further information, please visit our race page: BEST Kids Superhero 5K & Fun Run.