Calling All Superheroes!
Grab your capes and tights and join us on September 27, 2026 for our Superhero 5k and Community Pop-Up Market! Proceeds from the event go directly to help the kids in our programs.
Superhero 5K • Food • Kids' Activities • Local Artisans
Our scenic 5k route is along Sligo Creek Parkway and Sligo Creek Trail. The route is stroller-friendly, and walkers are welcome to attend.
All 5k participants will receive a race T-shirt, finisher medal, hot drinks, and pre- and post-race snacks.
During and after the race, we will host a free pop-up market featuring food trucks, kids' activities, and local artisans. Grab a bite, browse unique finds, take the kids to the slime cart, enter raffles, and enjoy a morning filled with community energy! WGTS 91.9 will be there with music, and you can meet morning show host Jerry Woods. There is something for everyone!
The pop-up market is free, and no registration is required. Every visit and purchase helps support a local business. Bring the whole family, and be part of something meaningful, both locally and globally.
Event Information
Location:
Washington Adventist University
The Commons
7600 Flower Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
5k Cost:
$35 Preregistration
$40 Day of Race
$7 Little Hero Dash
Undergrad students receive a $10 discount (Student ID required)
Event Schedule:
8:00 AM Registration
8:00 AM Packet Pick-Up
8:35 AM Warm-up
8:45 AM Little Hero Dash
9:00 AM Race Start
10:20 AM Awards Ceremony & Costume Contest
Pop-Up Market is from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Awards:
Top 3 Overall Male Finishers
Top 3 Overall Female Finishers
Top 2 Males & Females In the Following Age Groups:
| 15 & under | 16-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59
| 60-69 | 70+
Prizes:
Little Hero Dash
5-6 | 7-8 | 9-10
Best Superhero Costume
Under 5 | 5-6 | 7-8 | 8+
You can help us spread the word by printing our 5k flyer and posting it at your job and other venues! Use #ChristalisHeroes to share on social media.
If you would like to donate items for our event, please click here for a list of items we currently need.
5k Route
The 5k route is along Sligo Creek Parkway and Sligo Creek Trail. There will be 2 water stations.
For questions please email 5k@christalis.org
5k Parking Map
Please check here the week before the race for up-to-date parking information.
Additional Information
Packet pick-up is at the registration tent on the WAU Commons.
T-shirts and finisher medals are only guaranteed if registered by September 14. For registrants after September 14, T-shirts and finisher medals will be given on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. T-shirts will only be given to registrants who participate in the race.
The race is a chip-timed event. Live results will be posted on Athlinks.com. There will also be a QR code at the race for you to scan immediately to view your results. Runners/walkers who arrive more than 5 - 10 minutes after the race starts are welcome to participate but will not be officially timed.
Only service dogs are allowed at the event.
We request that kids under age 11 stay with one parent/guardian at all times.
Race Timing By Bishop's Events
Community Pop-Up Market Vendors
Shylaja Jonathan
Indian Clothing
Superhero 5k Event Sponsors 2026
