Super Hero 5K for Jillian’s Cure

Grab your capes, masks and power rings on Saturday, April 23, for the Super Hero 5K for Jillian’s Cure, hosted at Saluda Shoals Park, in Columbia. Super hero aficionados from all around the Midlands are asked to “suit up” and join other 5K participants in helping to save the lives of children suffering from autosomal dominant optic atrophy (ADOA), a very rare disease. An event for a great cause inspired by the life of 5-year-old Jillian, who suffers from ADOA, and will lose her vision and hearing without a cure; proceeds from this race will help fund research efforts into this mysterious condition, which will hopefully lead to answers and an ultimate cure. This event offers something fun for people of all ages, with awards to be given to the top three male and female runners.

Cost: $30, adults; $20, ages 11 to 18; free for ages 10 and under. Times: 5K starts at 8 a.m. To register, visit RunHard.org. For more information, call Carolyn Nava at 803-979-3258. Like the Jillian’s Cure Facebook page: Facebook.com/JilliansCure.