12/04/2026
Noah's Ark Children's Hospital Charity Calling all Superheroes 🦸 👇
Thinking of signing up for our Superhero 5K Fun Day in June? Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions….
Where is it and how much does it cost to sign up?
Registration costs £12 for adults and £10 for children.
Our Heroes Village will be returning to Glamorgan Cricket in Sophia Gardens. The 5K is a circular route through Pontcanna Fields and Coopers Field.
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What do I get for my registration fee?
Your registration fee gets you access to our amazing Heroes Village where all the fun stalls, food and entertainment will take place. You’ll also receive a Superhero 5K t-shirt which you can choose to wear around the course, and a medal when you cross the finish line.
If you sign up after a certain point, your t-shirt won’t be available to collect on the day itself — it will be posted to you after the event. On-the-day sign-ups will not receive an event t-shirt.
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Do I have to run the 5K?
Not at all! The Superhero 5K is perfect for jogging, walking, wheeling or plodding! If you’d like to set a new personal best or race against a friend, our lead cyclist will be at the head of the pack to guide runners along the route — but there’s no rush and no time limit.
A lot of our superheroes only have little legs, so if you don’t want to race, you can absolutely take your time and enjoy the scenery.
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Is the route accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs?
Absolutely. Accessibility is very important to us and we want to make sure that anyone who wants to take part can. The 5K route is along hard ground.
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Can I sign up as a family/team/corporate team?
Yes — you can absolutely sign up as a family, team, or corporate team (the more the merrier!). Choose a team member to be the main contact and register first. The registration process will guide them through setting up a team page which others can then join, or they can send out an invitation link.
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Do I have to dress up?
Not at all — please feel free to come as yourself! If you register before the t-shirt ordering cut-off date, you could wear that along the route, but it’s entirely up to you.
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Will I be given a fundraising target?
Yes, we set our target at £50 for individuals, with different targets for groups depending on size. Ultimately though, the amount you raise is up to you.
Every penny you raise goes towards improving care for young patients at our nation’s children’s hospital — so we’d love you to aim as high as you can with your fundraising.
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How do I fundraise?
There are so many ways you can fundraise — you can find lots of ideas in our downloadable fundraising pack.
Share your fundraising page with friends, family and colleagues and let them know how they can sponsor you. You could bake cakes, run an office sweepstake, get your school to dress up as superheroes for the day and donate £1 to your fundraising.
Don’t forget to share the link to your online fundraising page on social media too!
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How do I set up a fundraising page?
We’ll do that for you automatically as part of the sign-up process. Once you’ve registered, you’ll be directed straight to your personal fundraising page. All you need to do is personalise it and start sharing!
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Will there be food and drink?
Yes! Along with plenty of entertainment, you’ll also find something to suit the whole squad in our street food area. Hot and cold drinks will also be available.
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Can I fundraise offline?
Yes, if you’d prefer. Drop us an email at [email protected] and we’ll post out some sponsorship forms.
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When will I get my t-shirt?
If you sign up before Wednesday 27 May, your t-shirt will be ready to collect at the registration point at the Heroes Village (open from 10am).
If you register between this date and the day before the event, your t-shirt will arrive in the post following the event. If you register on the day, your registration will not include a commemorative t-shirt.
If you’d rather not have a t-shirt at all, you can choose to opt out when you sign up.
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Can I get a refund if I can’t come?
Unless it’s an error on our part, refunds are not possible. Please refer to the information about transferring your place to a friend or family member.
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What shall I wear/bring?
Whether you embrace your inner superhero and dress up or stick to your civilian alter-ego, make sure you’re comfortable and ready to face the great Welsh weather!
Check the forecast ahead of time and pack waterproofs and brollies or sunhats and sunscreen. Whatever you wear, make sure your shoes are comfy and suitable for grass, hard-standing and parkland pathways.
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Is there a minimum/maximum age?
Superheroes young and old are welcome to take part. If you’re under 16, you’ll need to register and attend alongside an adult guardian.
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Can I ride my bike or scooter?
We welcome non-electric scooters and bikes for our youngest superheroes, but kindly request that adults complete the course on foot or with the use of a mobility aid.
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Can I bring my dog?
Only registered assistance dogs are allowed into our Heroes Village at Glamorgan Cricket. Your furry friends are welcome to join you on the 5K route through the park.
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Are there disabled toilets and baby changing facilities?
Yes — at our Heroes Village. There is also a quiet area.
If you need access to disabled parking, please speak to us. We have a limited number of spaces available.
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Can family and friends who aren’t taking part join us in the Heroes Village?
Of course! Our Heroes Village is open to everyone — whether you’re taking part in the Superhero 5K, supporting friends and family, or just coming along to enjoy the atmosphere.
For safety reasons, we do need to keep a tally of people on site, so we’ll ask you to register for spectator tickets when you sign up.
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For more information or to sign up visit noahsarkcharity.org/superhero
