UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT
- Distance
- 5k Run/Walk - Adult (over 12) · 5K Run/Walk - UCS Staff · 5K Walk/Run - UCS Client (Free registration for first 100 clients!) & more
From the Organizer
Please note: Registration prices increase September 30, 2026.
Join United Counseling Service (UCS) for our 9th Annual UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash on November 7, 2026!
Please join UCS as we mark the ninth year of this special event in downtown Bennington, VT! Our UCS Superhero 5K starts promptly at 9am from the Berkshire Family YMCA (BFYMCA), also known as the Bennington Recreation Center, at 655 Gage Street. The Kids' Dash is a short run around the fenced BFYMCA field adjacent to Gage Street led by officers from the Bennington Police Department. Registration for the Kids' Dash is free and will take place in-person on race day.
This year's UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash benefits Chickens for Change, a program of UCS' Children, Youth and Family Services (CYFS) division that provides an opportunity for elementary through high school-age youth to raise, care for, and sell chickens and eggs in order to promote business, social, and life skills. The group meets once a week at the Martha Canfield Library in Arlington, VT.
A few event details:
-Costumes are encouraged! Dress up as your favorite Superhero garb and enjoy a fun and family friendly day out in the community. A link with event photos will be shared with all participants following the event.
-A link with results will be shared with all participants following the event.
-All 5K finishers will receive a custom finisher's medal and all participants registered by October 15 will receive a UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash beanie.
-Early-bird registration is May 1 - September 29. Registration prices increase on September 30.
-Race packet pickup (to receive your timing bib) for the UCS Superhero 5K will be available the evening of Friday, November 6, (details to come) and on Saturday, November 7 (race day), from 7-8:45am.
-Additional event information will be shared with registered participants closer to the event. Please direct all UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash questions to ucs-superhero5k@ucsvt.org.
Thank you! We look forward to welcoming to our 9th annual event on November 7!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
52°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bennington Morse St Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bennington, VT
Nearest Airport
ALB
Albany International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT
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- What is the UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash?
- UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash is a running race held in Bennington, Vermont on November 7, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Bennington, Vermont at 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash
Nov 7, 2026