Dressing Up For The Costume Run

The San Francisco Bay to Breakers is one of the oldest races in history that celebrates the human spirit. Since January 1, 1912, it had been one of the oldest running events where not only the serious runner participates. Each year thousands of costumed participants join with families, and weekend runners and walkers. As they make their way through the heart of San Francisco, energized by continuous bursts of live music, they are cheered on by thousands of spectators lining the route.

Since the inaugural Bay to Breakers, a number of costume-themed runs have popped up around the world. The London Marathon, has produced some of the best costumes as has runDisney events such as the Walt Disney World Marathon, Tinker Bell Half Marathon, and the Disney Princess Half. Other running events seem to evoke costumes simply based on the event date like many local Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, Christmas runs, and Halloween runs.

If running in an outrageous costume is on your bucket list, you don't want to miss out on the Costume Party Run. On July 7, runners will be coming out of San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium and running a half marathon or 5K in the whackiest costumes they can think of. Along with some crazy course entertainment, you will not want to miss this inaugural event!

Did I mention the medal?  Rumor has it that it will be one of the LARGEST medals in the country!

The Costume Party Run has chosen Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego and San Diego Youth Services. So get your costumes on because it's all for a good cause.

Here are some of running's WHACKIEST costumes. Can you top them? BuyCostumes.com is a great source for inexpensive costumes if you are looking for some inspiration!

Cruella and her Dalmations

Something's fishy!

Lady Lobsters

Snap, Crackle, and Pop!

Faces

Toothbrush and Toothpaste

Nesquick will give you some speed!

Roadkill Rita

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TEAM SUPERHERO - Flying Over A City Near You!

The members of TEAM SUPERHERO have been selected! We received over a hundred applications and the choice was tough. The Super Crew was finally able to narrow the list down to select the runners that we felt had the best superhero powers. 

As part of TEAM SUPERHERO, the responsibilities are to:

1. Complete at least 10 endurance events during the year.
2. Spread the word about Superhero Events through social media. Blog, Facebook, Tweet,   and Instragram about all of our events. Interact with social media involving Superhero Events by commenting, “liking:” and retweeting postings from others.
3. Write one related post a week through social media about Superhero Events.  Use the #hashtag and @symbols: #superheroevents, #hollywoodhalf, #costumepartyrun, #awesome80srun, @SuperheroEvents, @HollywoodHalf, @CostumePartyRun, @Awesome80sRun
4. Distribute flyers in their hometown (local running stores, running groups, local races, etc.)
5. Inspire others through your race reports and photos.
6. Volunteer at a minimum of four Superhero related events a year.
7. Wear Team Superhero gear at other races and race related events. 

Thank you to all who applied and keep an eye out for the next application period.  Spots on this team are earned and we will consistently be looking for new superheroes!

A big introduction to our TEAM SUPERHERO members:  

Alex Ramoran                                                      Kiley Majeski            
Alisa Barraza                                                     Laura Gonzalez
Amanda Daley                                                     Lauren Espinoza
Angelica M Garcia                                              Lorrie Mancillas 
Ann Stenick                                                          Lulu Carter
Anthony Flores                                                    Mark Jones
BustA Groove (aka Maria Crawford)             Mary Fasang
Charlene Ragsdale                                              Megan Preovolos
Chris Ayangco                                                     Michael Agyin
Cindy Brough                                                       Misty Diaz
Coni Constantine                                                 Pam Medhurst
Dee Dee Urquhart                                               Ray De Anda
Flor Ulloa                                                             Robert Manon
Frank Garcia                                                       Rodrigo Ortiz                          
Gabby Rodriguez                                                Rolena Alvarado
Gregg Condon                                                     Rudy Carrasquillo
Gwendolyn Chapin                                             Sabrina Nwadike
Jackie Cardenas Luevanos                                Sonia Avila
Jackie Martinez                                                   Sophia Lontayo
Jason Burgess                                                      Terri Perez
Jeffrey Lemberger                                              Tim Lumpkin
Jennifer Stock Sprow                                        Tony Nguyen
Jenny Ison Wanland                                           Tyler Lucas
Jett Dunlap                                                           Tysen Lucas
Jimmy Nguyen                                                     Wendy Cerrato
Joe Spatafore                                                       Whitney Shepherd
Kelley Tenny                                                         Wilmer Javier Cerrato
Ken Nwadike                                                        Tiffiny Hargrave

Watch your local running events, Facebook updates, Tweets, Instragram pictures and Team Superhero jerseys to spot a member of the team! Go Team Superhero!

Any questions and comments about Team Superhero can be directed to the team manager Kelley Tenny at kelley@superheroevents.com. 

Channel Your Inner Superhero For Our Team!

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