Superhero 5K Fun Run

United States flag Union City, California, United States

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Superhero 5K Fun Run runsignup.com
Date 08 Mar, 2026
Races 2 distances
Entry fee $18.00 – $25.00
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Superhero 5K Fun Run

About the event

Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
Location: Union City Civic Center / City Hall
Address: 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA
Check-In: 8:00 AM | Race Begins: 9:00 AM
Rain or Shine!

Become the Hero You Were Meant to Be
Suit up, power up, and hit the streets of Union City for our annual Superhero Fun Run! Whether you’re flying solo or running with your sidekicks, this event is packed with community spirit, friendly competition, and heroic fun for all ages.

Join hundreds of fellow heroes for a morning featuring:

💥 Official race timing for accurate results
🏅 Award medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category
🎟️ Exciting raffle prizes and giveaways
🦸 Costume contest for the best hero (or villain) look
A Race That Gives Back
Since 2016, the Superhero Fun Run has celebrated the anniversary of the Mark Green Sports Center while supporting an important cause. A portion of every registration—$5 per participant—will be donated to the Parkinson’s Foundation through our Union City Moving Day team. Your steps make a real difference!

Race Categories
Boys/Girls 12 & Under
Boys/Girls 13–17
Men/Women 18–29
Men/Women 30–39
Men/Women 40–49
Men/Women 50–59
Men/Women 60–69
Men/Women 70+

Races offered

08Mar

5K Adult

Running

Distance
3.1 Miles
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$25.00
08Mar

5K Youth

Running

Distance
3.1 Miles
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$18.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for March in Union City.

Temperature7.6° / 14.8°
Feels like4.8° / 11.8°
Sunshine hours9h 6m
Rainfall5.1 mm
Snowfall—
Wind10.6 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity77.6%
Max UV indexModerate (4.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:16
Sunset19:15

About Union City

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Union City is a city of 70,000 people in the southern part of the East Bay portion of the San Francisco Bay Area region of California. It is bordered to the north by the city of Hayward and to the south by the city of Fremont. It is part of the Tri-Cities area, which consists of Union City, Fremont, and Newark.

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