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  1. 6th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes 5K, 1 mile walk, and kids fun run

    Hosted By John Shapiro's Superheroes 5K

  2. Took place on Saturday, June 9th, 2018 @ 8:00am
  3. St. Helena School
    1499 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania 19422
  4. Join us for the 6th Annual John Shapiro's Superheroes 5K on our USATF-certified 5K course through the beautiful neighborhoods of Blue Bell. The event also includes a 1 mile run/walk and Fun Run for children six years old and under. Chip timing for the 5K run provided by Run the Day. Awards will be presented to the overall top three male and top three female champions plus age group prizes to the top three finishers in each of the following age brackets: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+. Awards also presented to the top three male and female finishers, 10 years old and under, in the 1 mile run. Race t-shirt provided to all participants who pre-register by May 23. Registrants after May 23 will receive race t-shirt while supplies last. John Shapiro's Superheroes 5K is a tribute to the memory of a courageous little boy who lost his battle to brain cancer in August, 2011 at the age of six. John bravely battled his cancer, enduring four difficult years of surgeries and treatments with a strong resolve and a positive attitude. John touched and inspired so many lives with his engaging and heartwarming approach to life, leaving lasting memories with all those he encountered. John truly was a Superhero - please come to celebrate his life and memory at the Superheroes 5K. All proceeds from the event will go to the John Shapiro Superheroes Foundation and will benefit local families with children battling cancer. 8:30 a.m. - 1 Mile Run/Walk 9:00 a.m. - 5K Run 10:00 a.m.- Fun Run (children ages 6 and under)

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