Archie Lee Foundation Superhero 5K

Archie Lee Foundation Superhero 5K is a family run/walk at Centennial Park in Waukee, Iowa, held on October 31, 2026, with the 5K covering 3.1 miles from a 9 a.m. start. Participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite superheroes, and a virtual option is available if you cannot be there in person. Proceeds support families facing pediatric medical emergencies and fund essentials such as infant breathing monitors and emergency kits.

Framed as a run or a walk, it accommodates whichever you plan to do. Park settings usually mean flat, predictable ground, which suits a first 5K, and there is nothing wrong with mixing running and walking to get through. If you are racing it, a mid-morning start gives you plenty of time to eat and warm up beforehand.