CASA of Lexington Relocates Superhero Run
5K and Fun Run Will Be Held with Health Precautions in Place
Lexington, Ky. (Aug. 25,2020) - The 8th annual CASA Superhero Run is changing course, literally, to keep everyone safe during the pandemic.
The fun and magical event on Sept. 5 will still feature superheroes, super pets, prizes, giveaways and two running/walking events. But it will now be held at CASA of Lexington's office on Loch Ness Drive. The children's 1K will now be a short fun run in CASA of Lexington's parking lot; and the Superhero 5K will be run on the sidewalks and roads in the neighborhood.
CASA of Lexington has a state-approved plan for holding the event safely, which includes the following measures:
Masks will be required at all times except for participants during the 5K and fun run events.
There will be no day-of registration for the running events. Participants must register at lexsuperherorun.com by Sept. 2 or during packet pickup at the CASA of Lexington office, 3245 Loch Ness Dr., between 4 and 6 p.m. on Sept. 3 and 4.
There will be no festival component and everyone will be asked to maintain safe social distances.
The entire event will be held outside. Individual restrooms with hand-washing stations will be available.
One self-serve water station will be available along the 5K course, and pre-bagged food and drink will be available at the finish line.
CASA of Lexington moved the event to its office to accommodate lower attendance levels due to the pandemic. Chip timing will not be available, but there will be clock timing for those who want to keep track of their performance on this unique 5K route.
The 5K begins in CASA of Lexington's parking lot, then loops around the South Park mall. After that, the race take runners down East Reynolds Road to the Crossroads Plaza shopping center on Reynolds Road. The route loops back by the CASA office again before taking runners out to Landsdowne Drive. The route wraps up back at the CASA office.
The children's fun run will still be held at 8:30 a.m.; and the 5K will begin at 9 a.m. The event still includes photo ops with superheroes, music, prizes and giveaways. Pets that come dressed up can win prizes from the Local Barkery.
Registration is open through Sept. 2 at www.lexsuperherorun.com. Packet pickup and in-person registration will be available at CASA of Lexington’s office from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 3 and 4.
Virtual registration is also available for those who would like to participate and support CASA of Lexington without attending in-person. Virtual participants are encouraged to post photos of themselves running and in their superhero costumes on social media using the hashtag #LexSuperheroRun.
IF YOU GO
What: CASA Superhero Run 5K and Fun Run
When: Sept. 5, 2020; children's fun run begins at 8:30 a.m. and 5K begins at 9 a.m.
Where: CASA of Lexington, 3245 Loch Ness Dr., Lexington, KY 40517
Registration: Registration is required by Sept. 2 for 5K and fun run races. Register online at www.lexsuperherorun.com until Sept. 2 or during packet pickup at CASA of Lexington between 4 and 6 p.m. on Sept. 3 and 4.
Social Media: Use the hashtag #LexSuperheroRun and follow @CASAofLexington on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
