2 wheelchair events in Lisle, Illinois

Superheroes Unite! Join us on April 18 at 8:30A with your friends and family and show off your superpower at the Superhero Fun Run 3K, taking place at the Sensory Garden Playground!

All participants are invited to wear their favorite superhero attire for this 3K Fun Run – so break out your Wonder Woman costume, Captain America t-shirt, or Iron Man mask! Along the way, you will see some of your favorite superheroes cheer you on! After the run, stick around at the playground for music, character meet and greets, and more fun! All participants will receive giveaway items and post-race refreshments.

Superhero Fun Run is an untimed run/walk that is open to all ages and abilities. Superhero Fun Run is presented by the Wheaton Park District and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Play for All Playground & Garden Foundation, in support of the Sensory Garden Playground.

RACE DETAILS

• Saturday, April 18 | 8:30A | Sensory Garden Playground (2751 International Dr., Lisle, IL 60532) | 3K Race

• Virtual Race | Not able to participate on race day? Run a 3K anywhere on your own time!

PRICING DETAILS

Superhero Fun Run spaces are limited so register early!

ADULT REGISTRATION (13 years old and up)

• Early Bird Registration - $30.00 through March 18

• $35.00 from March 19 through April 17

• $40.00 on Race Day, April 18

CHILD REGISTRATION (12 years old and under)

• Early Bird Registration - $20.00 through March 18

• $25.00 from March 19 through Race Day, April 18

PACKET PICK-UP

• Thursday, April 16 | 12 - 7P | Central Athletic Complex (500 S. Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187)

• Saturday, April 18 | 7:30 - 8:15A | Sensory Garden Playground (2751 International Dr., Lisle, IL 60532)

PARKING

Participant parking will be in the Science of Spirituality Parking Lot (4105 Naperville Rd, Lisle, IL 60532). From Naperville Rd, turn east onto International Dr. Then turn right into the designated area.

If you are participating with a stroller or wheelchair, please note that part of the course will be on paved streets and part of the course will be on crushed limestone/unpaved trails throughout Danada Forest Preserve. If you require special accommodations, please contact us at least 15 days in advance of the run at [email protected].

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Kicking off at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19, the Firefly 3K offers a fun fitness challenge and a chance to enjoy stunning sunset views at The Morton Arboretum.

The Firefly 3K course will follow the main paved road on the Arboretum's East Side, moving through the Arboretum’s tree and plant collections, and down Frost Hill. The course is relatively flat and well-suited for runners, walkers, and wheelchair users of all experience levels.

Virtual Participation

Participants can run the Firefly 3K at the Arboretum or participate virtually by completing the course distance at another location and logging the results online.

All Firefly 3K race participants will receive branded Firefly Race Series apparel.

Pricing

Firefly Race Series

Firefly 3K: $35 member, $45 guest

Virtual Participation

Firefly 3K: $25 member, $35 guest