Superhero 5K/Kids Fun Run/Walk

Registration will open by July 16, 2025

Honor our Superhero Cancer Survivors! Proceeds will provide assistance, support and resources for the patients of Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.

The 2025 Superhero 5K/Kids Fun Run/Walk, hosted by Owensboro Health Foundation and Owensboro Health Healthpark, is a community event with three features: a 5K Race, a Kids Fun Run, and a Superhero Walk. Registrants can participate in one or more of the events and registration information is below.

Schedule

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Location: Owensboro Health Healthpark

Deadlines: The online registration deadline for all events is Thursday, Sept. 25 at noon. Individuals may also register in-person on Sept. 27 by 7:15 a.m. for the 5K Race and by 8:45 a.m. for the Kids Fun Run and Superhero Walk.

Schedule

• 8 a.m. – 5K Race
• 9:15 a.m. – Kids Fun Run
• 9:45 a.m. (approx.)– Awards for 5K Race and Kids Fun Run prize drawings, Opening Ceremonies for Superhero Walk and Survivor Parade
• 10 a.m. – Start of Superhero Walk
• 8 to 11 a.m. – Music, Food, Kids’ Activities & Games, Superheroes! Dress up as your favorite Superhero if you like!

5K Race – $30 early bird entry fee by Aug. 31, $40 after Sept. 1

Kids Fun Run – $10 per child. The first 200 kids registered receive a t-shirt and medal. 

Superhero Walk – This is a team event honoring our Superhero Survivors. Entry fee is $30 per person through Aug. 31 and 40$ per person beginning Sept. 1. No limit to the amount of members per team. Each team is asked (not required) to raise $500 to help support programs and resources for cancer patients at Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center. Teams may participate in honor or in memory of loved ones, co-workers, or friends. While all participants are welcome to walk as many, or as few of the laps as desired, each lap will symbolize the following: The first lap will be in honor of cancer survivors, the second lap will be in honor of caregivers, and the third lap will pay tribute to those we have lost. Survivors will be honored at the walk.

Prizes will be awarded for each event, and top fundraising individual and team. All registered participants will receive an event T-shirt and will enjoy music, children’s activities, food and beverages and more! Dress as your favorite superhero!