Bridge A Life Superhero Race

04/29/2026

The Turkey Trot 🦃 is the third race in our Hope on the Run series (see comment). Registration opens May 1st! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

Mark your calendars!

Registration for our 8th Annual Turkey Trot 5K for The Twig opens Friday, May 1st! We are offering discounted pricing for the 1st 100 runners who sign up before May 31st.

This event WILL SELL OUT!

https://runsignup.com/race/fl/venice/turkeytrotforthetwig

This is a great morning event with something for everyone!
Chip-timed 5K with awards and a great post-race celebration.

November 21st, 2026, at Legacy Trail Park in Venice, Florida

Want to sponsor this event?
Sponsorship opportunities available now at:
https://thetwigcares.networkforgood.com/events/96683-sponsorship-opportunities-for-the-twig-s-8th-annual-turkey-trot-5k

04/28/2026

Hey, Superheroes! The Runaway Pumpkin event is a fantastic cause AND it's part of Hope on the Run, a race series supporting child safety! Register for all three races and earn an exclusive finisher medal. See comments for a flyer and more details.

02/13/2026

The 2026 SuperHero Race photo album has been posted to the Bridge a Life page!

Please like and follow our Bridge a Life page to view the albums!

02/06/2026

The day is almost here! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

We are on the island this year at Nathan Benderson Park! The address is 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle. Look for the parking signs! 🪧

Carpooling is highly encouraged! Bridge a Life is charged $10 for every parked car.

We are so exited to see you!

02/06/2026

We would like to thank Grace Community Church for sponsoring this year’s Kiddie Zone attractions!

This year we have Lets Jump Events providing inflatables and Up In The Air Fun bringing a rockwall and giant trampoline! There will be a whole lot of fun for the kiddos!

There will also be a firetruck on site!

All attractions are FREE and all families are welcome to join in on the fun, even if you aren’t running!

02/05/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the amazing food and water vendors who supported this year’s SuperHero Race! Your generosity helps keep our runners, walkers, volunteers, and families, energized refreshed, and ready to enjoy the day.

Your partnership adds so much heart to this event, and we truly appreciate the way you show up for our community.

A special thank you to:
💥Chick-fil-A Fruitville Road for providing a limited menu for sale
💥SipnBrewco for providing coffee for sale
💥 Reservoir, Inc. for providing this year’s water supply for race day!
💥Gecko's Grill & Pub for providing water

Thank you for helping make this year’s race, welcoming, fun, and full of life. We’re grateful for each of you!

02/05/2026

As we gear up for the SuperHero Race, we highly encourage carpooling as Bridge a Life is charged $10 for every vehicle parked on site. Those are dollars that could be helping children in foster care! Plus, riding with friends is loads of fun!

Look for the parking signs! 🪧

02/02/2026

Don’t miss out on early packet pickup at New Balance University.

💥Wednesday, February 4th between 4-6:30pm
💥Thursday, February 5th between 4-6:30pm

01/25/2026

We are PUMPED to kick off the Hope on the Run 5K Series in a couple of weeks!
Bridge a Life, The Child Protection Center, and The Twig are joining forces with a 5K race series, each of which supports local children in foster care and survivors of child abuse. Everyone who registers for ALL THREE RACES in the series will be given a special Hope on the Run finisher medal at the final race on November 21st of 2026.

Feb 7, Sarasota | Oct 31, North Port | Nov 21, Venice

Superhero Fun Run/5K | Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest | Turkey Trot for The Twig

Visit runsignup.com/Race/cpc5k/Page/hope-on-the-run-series to learn more!

01/23/2026

🦸‍♂️ Suit up, heroes — we need you! 🦸‍♀️

The Bridge a Life SuperHero Race is almost here, and we’re looking for fun, energetic volunteers to help save the day on February 7, 2026! Cape optional… enthusiasm required.

Register through this link under the volunteer tab!

https://www.bridgealife.com/events/superhero-race