Sat, Oct 31, 2026

EE Exceptional Superhero 5K

Cape Coral, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

5K1 Mile

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Sep 6, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the EE Exceptional Superhero 5K

The race runs through Cape Coral on Halloween morning, so the field tends to look more like a costume parade than a typical timed event. Candy stations are set up along the route, and there are separate contests for pet costumes and decorated strollers. Dogs on leashes and strollers are welcome, though both start toward the back. Chip timing is used, so competitive runners get real results.

Packet pickup happens at the Grace Church lobby in the days before the race, with a race-morning option as well. Cash is not accepted at registration, so bring a card. Awards for overall and age group finishers are presented right after the race, and games and activities keep things going for families who stick around.

Free race emails

Get the Weekly RunSesh

In for this one or still deciding, keep race season near Cape Coral on your radar: a Monday look ahead and a Thursday rundown of the weekend's races.

Two helpful emails per week. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

129finishers

17:12winner

43:01median

1:09:27cutoff

Top 3: Kelly McAtee (17:12) · Jesse Whitney (22:11) · Kris Mcdiarmid (22:42)

The EE Exceptional Superhero 5K has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 3.1 Miles results.

Median

See how your time stacks up nationally →

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/31/2026 08:00$30

1 Mile10/31/2026 08:00$25

Going for a Time?

Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.

Plan Your Trip

Where to Stay

Traveling for this race? The map shows hotels and rentals in and around Cape Coral — pan or zoom to compare what's nearby.

The map is provided by Stay22. If you book through it, RunSesh may earn a commission at no extra cost to you — it never affects the races we list.

Common Questions About the EE Exceptional Superhero 5K

Will I finish last at the EE Exceptional Superhero 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 43:01, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:09:27, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the EE Exceptional Superhero 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (129 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the EE Exceptional Superhero 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:12 while the median finisher took 43:01. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.