The Manny's Mission 5K is a blast! The money raised by this event goes to charity, not some big corporation. From the race website "Manny’s Mission 5k, formerly known as the Supermanny Shuffle 5k and Supermanny Mission 5k, is bigger and better than ever! Once raising awareness for cerebral palsy and epilepsy in the community, we are now expanding our cause by creating a MISSION: to educate the community about multiple childhood disabilities, one year at a time."

This race is run through a neighborhood with many of the racers decked out in super hero costumes. Lots of kids, families and groups running. The race start was not tiered by pace but the fastest runners knew enough to get to the front, there was a timing mat and the streets were wide and shut down so lots of room to maneuver. Not a lot to look at on the running route except the housing in the development but it was fun to check out all the costumes! A nice medal was given to all participants as we ran through the finish shute.

The race measured a bit short so lots of PRs but it is the after party that really makes this race. Age group award winners are given satin super hero capes (no dinky trophies for this race) which is great and hopefully, they will all return and wear them next year. Besides the fun awards, there was beer, wine, donuts, bananas, pizza, pasta, massages, music and a jump house (just to name some of it) What a great community party.

If you don't take yourself too seriously, this is a race for a great cause and a lot of fun!!! Definitely doing this again 2017.