Watch the story of John Shapiro's Superheroes Foundation
WHEN
June 6th, 2026
events start @ 8:00 AM
WHERE
St. Helena School
Blue Bell, PA
2026 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Register early to guarantee your t-shirt
1 mile, 5K or kids' fun run
Many thanks to our Title Sponsor
Stories from families we've supported
Thanks from Kevin
Hello John Shapiro’s Superheroes, We would like this opportunity to say thank you, for your help and your generosity. Our 15-year-old son Kevin was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in the bone of his left arm. He started with chemotherapy on July 2, 2020 in Philadelphia Children’s Hospital, it has…
Fight on, Yerachmiel!
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for graciously reaching out to us and helping out financially. Our son, Yerachmiel was diagnosed in May 2017. He was treated in Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia with chemo and radiation and then continue spending the winter in Memorial Sloan Hospital in…
Horse Therapy for Cole
Our son Cole was diagnosed with brain and spinal tumors at the age of 9 and has been on chemo now 7 1/2 years. We starting talking with a social worker at CHOP about Cole and what he’s doing. We explained about how we started him in horseback riding lessons! …
Schedule
Friday, June 6
4:00 - 7:00pm - Packet Pickup
Collect your t-shirt and bib or register for the race
Saturday, June 6
7:30am - Race Day Registration
Signups are still available on the morning of the race. Find our registration tent!
8:00am - Welcome Festivities
National Anthem, Welcome Address, Performance by Car Alarm (student band)
8:30am - 1 Mile Run/Walk
Race Start
9:00am - 5K Run
Race Start
10:00am - Fun Run
Registered children age 6 & under run a short race around the field behind the school
Awards Immediately following Fun Run
Gather in front of St. Helena School for the award announcements
Post-Race Gathering/Celebration
PJ Whelihan’s Pub + Restaurant, Blue Bell – join your fellow participants and volunteers for a dine & donate event
2026 Top Level Sponsors
We’re proud of our top sponsors. Your organization can join the list!