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4/12: Superhero 3K Fun Run

April 12, 2025 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am

Superhero 3K Fun Run

Name: 4/12: Superhero 3K Fun Run
Start: 2025-04-12T08:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-12T10:30:00-05:00
Location: Sensory Garden Playground

April 12 | 8:30A | Sensory Garden Playground (2751 Navistar Drive, Lisle)

Superheroes Unite! Join us on April 12 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! All registrants will receive a commemorative hat, keychain, and post-race refreshments.

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 or Virtual Race | $ 35 through March 12, $40 through April 11, $45 on Race Day (April 12)
Race Bundle: $5 Discount Per Event: Superhero Fun Run, Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals, Reindeer Run

FANTASTIC FOUR DISCOUNT
Gather your Fantastic Four! Teams of 4 or more (standard registrations) will receive a $4.00 off discount per registrant. In order to receive the discount, a team must be created and entered when registering. Team members do not have to register at the same time. After the 4th person registers, the other 3 team members will receive a $4.00 refund.

Superhero Fun Run | Social Story™
The Wheaton Park District understands that visiting a new place or engaging in public activities can sometimes be challenging for individuals with different needs. That’s why we offer Social Stories™ to help visitors feel comfortable and confident.

* The terms ‘social story’ and ‘social stories’ are trademarks originated and owned by Carol Gray. https://carolgraysocialstories.com/social-stories/

PACKET PICKUP

Thursday, April 10 | 12- 7P | Community Center (1777 S Blanchard St., Wheaton)
Saturday, April 12 | 7:30 – 8:15A | Sensory Garden Playground (2751 Navistar Dr, Lisle, IL 60532)

RACE COURSE

Race Map (PDF)

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 enhance quality of life, as well as supports involvement in recreation and wellness activities for all people and abilities. Learn more at playforalldupage.org.

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2024 EVENT PHOTOS

Photos by: Gerald Acabal

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Superhero Fun Run Sponsorship Opportunities (PDF)

CONTACT US

For more information, please contact [email protected].

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