The second annual Heroes Running for Heroes event is Saturday, Oct. 26 in William Hawrelak Park.
Participants are encouraged to dress up in super hero costumes for the 5K run/walk.
"All the athletes are our heroes," event lead Amanda Trenchard said on CTV Morning Live Edmonton.
The family-friendly fun run is hosted by local members of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), a national group devoted to raising money and awareness for Special Olympics.
Since LETR was founded in 1981, it has raised more than $400 million US.
Special Olympics Alberta provides sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
