For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K

The For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K is a fall run/walk in Carbondale, Illinois. Participants can start in person at Turley Park or choose a virtual option to complete the 5K remotely. This event serves as the primary annual fundraiser for For Kids' Sake International, directing funds to support orphans, students, children, and families in Bangladesh, The Gambia, and Southern Illinois. Registration fees are modest for adults, lower for children, and the event emphasizes fundraising alongside completing the course. The local race begins at 1010 N. Glenview Drive. It incorporates a costume element, encouraging runners and walkers to dress as superheroes, form teams, and solicit donations for the children aided by the organization. Awards recognize achievements beyond speed, including prizes for the fastest overall runners, top fundraisers, and best superhero costumes. The event, which returned after a three-year hiatus, saw 277 registrants, 31 business sponsors, and raised over $35,000. A $350 fundraising goal is linked to providing support for an orphan in Bangladesh, with a backpack incentive offered to participants.