CASA Superhero 5K Run/Walk
Academy Sports • 320 Peachtree Pkwy Cumming, GA 30041 Organized by Five Star NTPAbout this event
Come be a SUPERHERO!
Join us for the 13th Anniversary of the CASA Superhero 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 20th @ Academy Sports in Cumming GA.
NEW FOR 2021: We'll have a cool Finisher Medal for the first 300 registered participants (5K & Virtual 5K event only)!
Chip Timing, Awesome Tech Shirt, Photo Ops with Superheroes, Awards to the top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 Overall Masters M/F, Overall Grand Master M/F, Overall Senior Grand Master M/F, and the top 3 in all the usual Age Groups, plus a few more.
If you can't make it race morning, we've got a virtual option available too (within the continental US)! Virtual package will be shipped out 2/22/21.
Event details and schedule
Beneficiary
CASA of Forsyth County believes all children need a Hero, but the foster children we serve need Superheroes! Come join us for the CASA Superhero 5k and/or Superhero Fun Run and be a foster child’s Superhero!
We are a non-profit 501(c)3 that trains community volunteers, just like YOU, to be the voice for abused and neglected children in foster care. For more information about our CASA program please visit our website: https://forsythcountycasa.org/
Entry Fee & Registration
Preview Pricing (through 12/31/2020):
- 5K...$25
- Fun Run...$10 (no shirt)
- Virtual 5K...$30
Regular Registration (1/1/2021-2/6/2021):
- 5K...$30
- Fun Run...$10 (no shirt)
- Virtual 5K...$30 (until 2/18)
- Virtual 1-mile Fun Run...$30 (until 2/18)
Late Registration (2/7 -2/22/2021):
- 5K...$35
- Fun Run...$10 (no shirt)
- Virtual 5K...$30 (until 2/20)
- Virtual 1-mile Fun Run...$30 (until 2/18)
*Race shirts are guaranteed through 2/14. After that, they'll be while supplies last.
All virtual shirts will be shipped out 2/22/21.
Early Packet Pickup Save time race morning and come see us for Early packet pickup! That's an extra ~30min of sleep race morning! =)
Thursday 2/18 from 4 PM - 7 PM @ Eat the Frog Fitness
740 Steeplechase Blvd #106, Cumming, GA 30040
Friday 2/19 from 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM @ Academy Sports
Day of race packet pickup: Check in opens at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, February 20th, but remember race start time is 8:30 a.m. sharp!
Virtual Running- How it works
Can't make it out to the event site on race day?
Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? or maybe you saw the shirt and said: "Sweet...I want one!" Then the virtual race is for you.
New to Virtual Running? Here's how it works:
Step 1
Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you! Sign up and register for the CASA Superhero 5K Virtual!
Step 2
Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving!
Step 3
Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. Please remember to social distance & be safe!
Step 4
HAVE FUN!~
Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #CASASuperhero5K
Step 5
Submit your results online at: CASA Superhero 5K Time Input
You can submit your race time anytime anytime until 2/20/2021 11:59 PM.
Step 6
View your Results Monday after the Event Date.
Awards & Goodies All 5K participants registered on or by February 14th are guaranteed a race shirt: Awesome short sleeve tech race tee to remember your run!
5K Awards as follows:
- Overall M/F
- Overall Master's M/F
- Overall Grand Master's M/F
- Overall Senior Master's M/F
- Top 3 in 5 Year age groups (10 & Under - 75+)
Special Awards:
- Best-dressed race participant
- Best-dressed pet
- Best-Dressed family/team
Course & Timing
We start and finish in the same spot, right next to Academy Sports, with an out & back USATF Certified course that is spectator friendly. Click here for a link to the route.
We'll have a staggered start for social distancing. We'll be chip timing the start & finish, so you're guaranteed to have a great net time.
Groups & Teams
Organize a CASA Superhero Team! Grab your friends, co-workers, neighbors or family and participate as a Superhero Team. Teams of 5 or more receive discounts off their registration
5+...$2.50 off
11+…$3.75 off
21+…$5 off
51+…$6.25 off
100+…$7.50 off
Donate & Fundraise
All race proceeds and fundraising dollars go CASA of Forsyth. We are a non-profit 501(c)3 that trains community volunteers, just like YOU, to be the voice for abused and neglected children in foster care
Ways to support CASA of Forsyth:
- Come out and participate on race day
- Grab your friends to participate on Race Day
- Participate in the Virtual Run if you can't make it
- Make a donation when you register
- Create your own pledge page when you register and share it on social media
Five Star Turkey Trot & Championships
- All participants will automatically qualify for (1) FREE entry into one of the 2021 Five Star Turkey Trots.
- Top finishers will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the Championships held in January 2022. The number of spots available is based on the total registration...see event website for details.
Event Courtesy & Refund Policy
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any
competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will
be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.
Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel
for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.
Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.
No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.
Event Schedule
February 14 Last day to register to guarantee your shirt size
February 19 Early Packet Pickup...Location TBD
February 20 7:30 AM Check-in & Race Day registration opens
8:30 AM Race START
9:30 AM Fun Run START
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