BEST Kids is a local nonprofit organization working to empower youth in DC's foster care system, one child at a time.
Join us Saturday October 15, 2022 for our Superhero 5K and Fun Run!
The Fun Run distance is 0.5 miles and is geared towards our younger runners. Parents/Guardians should help their smaller Superheroes through the fun run. WE ENCOURAGE ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS TO CONTINUE PRACTICING SOCIAL DISTANCING.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Step 1 – REGISTER for the race
Step 2 – We invite you to download the RunSignUp app where you can keep track of all your race activities.
Step 3 – Show up to Hains Point on October 15th!
OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:
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 – Creating a team allows you to implement team time goals, or simply empower your friends to remain active during this time of social distancing. Feel free to come up with creative themes and team names. (Now - Oct 15)
PARTICIPATE in our fun, family -friendly engagement activities on race day!
INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISING - We gently encourage you to BECOME AN INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER if you are willing and able. (Now – Oct 15)
We are excited about this engaging opportunity and hope you will join in on the fun. Please remember that not only does this run promote fun and health, but it is also a major contributing factor to positively impacting the youth in foster care that we serve. YOUR PARTICIPATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE!
THANK YOU for helping us support our community by helping youth in DC's foster care system.
5K (In-Person Race) Details and Updates:
Hello BEST Kids Superheroes!
We are so excited to be with you in person for our 10 th Annual Superhero 5K and Fun Run this Saturday, October 15th at Hains Point, DC. We wanted to provide you with some information in preparation for the race. Check-in will be from 7:45AM – 8:45AM. The adult and youth (ages 12 and under) 5K race will begin promptly at 9:00AM. The Fun Run will start at 8:30AM or when all 5K runners have crossed the finish line, whichever comes first. This is a rain or shine event, therefore the event 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 the fun.
COVID-19 Safety and Protocol
Our goal is to keep all participants, volunteers, and staff members involved with the event safe and healthy while complying with the federal and local guidelines and requirements. If you have any COVID symptoms, please be respectful of everyone and stay home.
Parking
If you are using a GPS, enter East Potomac Golf Course as the destination. Park anywhere along Ohio Drive or at the back parking lot to the left at the golf course. There will be signs and BEST Kids personnel who will guide you.
Again, we are so excited to see all of you. Thank you for your support and cooperation in advance. We expect this to be a fun-filled and safe event all in support of our youth in foster care.
If you’d like to share any photos of your participation please email to them to [email protected] or you can tag us on social media @bestkidsdc.
Again, we are so excited for you to support BEST Kids youth in this way. You are running for a great cause. We encourage you to have fun and be safe.