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Assisted Participant 5K
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Description
⭐️ The 11th Annual CASA Superhero Run
Powered by CMA’s Lynchburg Dealerships
Registration opens May the 4th… because the Force is strong with CASA.
It’s time to suit up and choose your side—cape or cloak, superhero or Jedi, Rebel or Resistance. Whether you're flying solo like the Millennium Falcon or bringing your whole crew of defenders, this high-energy, family-friendly event benefits CASA of Central Virginia and supports our mission to advocate for children in foster care.
From the swiftest runners in the galaxy to our legendary Couch Crusaders, there's a place in this adventure for everyone.
🏃♂️ 5K Run: Lightspeed Heroes
For those with the speed of The Flash and the focus of a Jedi, our 5K run is professionally timed and packed with power. Runners will receive a race shirt (or cape), swag bag, and finisher medal. May the Force be with you as you take off at 10:00 AM from the Percival’s Island Trail launchpad in downtown Lynchburg.
Note: Start time is slightly later to account for early morning frost on the bridge—turns out even Jedi tread carefully on icy terrain.
🚶♀️ 5K Walk: Jedi Pathfinders
Prefer to take your mission at a more mindful pace? Our 5K Walk is perfect for walkers who want to suit up and support CASA while enjoying the journey. You’ll still receive a shirt or cape, swag bag, and finisher medal, and your time will be officially recorded.
Start time is 10:05 AM.
(No age group awards—this is a non-competitive walk through the galaxy.)
💥 Combined race cap of 550 across 5K run and walk events—secure your place in the rebel fleet before registration closes!
🦸♂️ Kids 1 Mile Fun Run: Younglings in Training
Calling all Padawans (ages 12 and under)! Your mission: complete the 1-mile course and earn your cape and finisher medal. Training begins now—by race day, you’ll be ready to sprint through hyperspace!
The fun run is untimed and begins at 11:45 AM from Percival’s Island Trail.
Heat 1 - Younglings (8-12 years old), Adults are not allowed to run with their child in this race.
Heat 2 - Family Fun Run - Younglings (12 & under), Parents may run alongside their young Jedi (no registration needed)—just be sure to pick up your security bracelet for child check-in/check-out at the finish line.
⚠️ Race cap for the Kids 1 Mile Fun Run is 250. Sign up early to secure your spot in the Jedi Academy!
🛋️ 0.0 Mile Couch Crusader: Stay on Your Star Destroyer
Would you rather support the cause from the comfort of your own Death Star? We get it—every galaxy needs a Couch Crusader. Get a shirt and swag bag sent straight to your docking bay, no hyperdrive required. All you have to do is relax and feel good about supporting CASA!
GALACTIC SWAG
T-Shirts and Capes:
5K run or walk will receive a custom-designed t-shirt or cape (register by October 8th to guarantee your shirt or cape) and a swag bag at packet pickup. Shirts are a super soft, preshrunk cotton blend and unisex sizing. Kids 1 Mile participants will receive a cape and swag bag. We will have limited quantities of t-shirts and capes available for those that register after October 8TH.
Custom Finisher Medal: Who doesn't love a medal? All 5K and Kids 1 Mile participants will receive a unique Finisher Medal at our finish line race day.
*Finisher medals are not awarded to our Couch Crusaders
REGISTRATION
Entry Fees (Register Early and Save Galactic Credits!)
5K Run/Walk (Ages 8+):
By Sept. 15: $35
Sept. 16 – Nov. 1: $40
Kids 1 Mile (Ages 12 and under):
$20 through Nov. 1
Couch Crusader:
$30 (includes packet shipping)
⏰ No race day registration. Registration closes at 5 PM on Fri. Oct. 31st.
🦸♀️ Family Discount: Jedi Council Deal
Register 4 to 6 family members and save $5 per person! (Applies to registration fees only.) Yes, even the Skywalker family can save.
🪙 Race for Free – Fundraise Like a Rebel
Become a CASA Superhero Fundraiser! Raise $250 and we’ll refund your registration fee—plus, you’ll help us reach new galaxies of support.
🖖 Set up your fundraising page when you register or log into your RunSignUp account later.
🪙 Race for Free – Fundraise Like a Rebel
🪙 Race for Free – Fundraise Like a Rebel! Raise $250 and we’ll refund your registration fee—plus, you’ll help us reach new galaxies of support.
🖖 Set up your fundraising page when you register or log into your RunSignUp account later.
– HEALTHY YOUTH RUNNING & DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES -
In the interest of promoting healthy youth running and development in our community, please consider the recommended and researched youth running guidelines provided by the Lynchburg Road Runners Club. These were developed after considering the recommendations of the Cleveland Clinic and guidelines of the Road Runners Club of America pertaining to healthy ages for youth participation in races.
1 Mile 5 and over
3.1 Mile Run 8 and over (age limit for 5K)
🧑🎤 Costume Contest: Star-Powered Style
Lightsabers, capes, helmets, and utility belts—let your imagination soar! Whether you're a Wookiee warrior, a Mandalorian, or your favorite Marvel hero, the Costume Contest is a crowd favorite. Family-friendly costumes only, please. Judges will award out-of-this-world prizes for creativity and flair.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers, top overall male and female masters finishers, as well as the top three in each age/gender category for the 5K Run.
Age Group Category
Overall
Masters Overall
Ages 8-9
Ages 10-12
Ages 13-15
Ages 16-19
Ages 20-24
Ages 25-29
Ages 30-34
Ages 35-39
Ages 40-44
Ages 45-49
Ages 50-54
Ages 55-59
Ages 60-64
Ages 65-69
Ages 70+
Awards will not be given in the 5K Walk or Kids 1 Mile. Awards will also be given to the top fundraisers and to those with the best costumes (see above). Our award ceremony will begin at 11:00am. Costume contest awards in the kids categories will be announced after the kids run (approximately 12:15). If you are unable to stay for the awards ceremony, you can pick up your age group award at Riverside Runners starting on Monday, November 3RD.
If you win a costume contest prize but can't stay for the ceremony, you can arrange to pick up your prize from the CASA office by emailing katie@cvcasa.org.
Race Day Hydration and Refreshments:
There will be one water stop for the 5k (near the halfway point) and one for the kids run. Kids run participants will receive a snack bag at the finish line. 5k participants will have access to food and drinks at our finish line food tent.
PARKING
Parking on Race Day:
Parking information will be available in your race guide at packet pickup and online the week before the race. We are working at the speed of light to once again provide free shuttle service to several large downtown parking lots. Stay tuned!
Race Contact Info
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Directions
Percival's Island Trail, 1600 Concord Turnpike, Lynchburg, VA
