Living the Waupaca Way to host event
The first Superhero Fun Run takes place Saturday, May 4, in Waupaca.
Living the Waupaca Way was asked to take over planning the annual fun run.
The group gave it a new name.
The event’s sponsors are ThedaCare, Waupaca Foundry, Farmer’s State Bank, ReMax Waupaca, Becker Marine, Bank First, 22 Lakes Brewery and Chain O’ Lakes Litho.
The fun run’s route is the same, with its start and finish at the ThedaCare Campus, 950 Park Ave.
That is the site of the former Riverside Elementary School.
The 1-mile run begins at 9 a.m. and the 5K at 10 a.m.
People may register in advance at www.runreg.com/superher-fun-run.
The entry fee is $15 for the 1-mile run and $20 for the 5K.
A discount is being offered to participants of the Mighty Milers (Waupaca Learning Center running group) and their families.
When they register, they may select the Mighty Milers 1-mile run.
Same day registration is also being offered, beginning at 7:30 a.m.
The entry fees are then $20 for the 1-mile run and $25 for the 5K.
Prizes are being offered for best dressed participants, with awards for all age group winners.
In addition, a hometown hero is being honored each year.
People may nominate those who volunteer to improve the community.