This year the UCS Superhero 5k will be going virtual! With the uncertainty of coronavirus this fall, we felt it was the best to move our race online—which means that this year, runners and walkers across the nation can sign up to participate in the 5k. The race itself can be completed indoors on a treadmill or outdoors on a street, track, or trail. Participants can submit a photo of their treadmill or screenshot from their tracking device that shows their distance and pace, as well as a photo of themselves at the "finish line". While the official "starting gun" is at 9 am on Saturday, the 5k itself can be completed anytime between Friday November 6 and Sunday November 8.

We will still have a Kids' Dash for the under-12 set to participate in, also virtual. We are encouraging kids to dress up as their favorite Superhero and send us photos—there will be a prize for Best Costume.

This year, all participants will have the opportunity to join Andrea Malinowski for a ten-week 5k training program leading up to the event. The training is FREE, and will be 100% remote via Facebook Live. It will begin on Wednesday, September 2 and will include weekly updates with training and wellness tips. As this is remote, anyone—from anywhere—can participate. So encourage your family and friends from near and far to take part!

Race packets will be mailed to participants with bibs and Superhero 5K swag. Kids under 12 who register will receive a virtual toolkit with a training log. Registration opens August 1 and the free training program will be open to all who register by September 1. Visit https://www.ucsvt.org/events/event/ucs-superhero-5k-2020/ to register for the event.