- December 4, 2025
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Superheroes show off their costumes before preparing to cheer on the runners.
Gavin Randle, 7, loved meeting the Flash, Superman, Kylo Ren, a Ghostbuster and other superheroes.
Runners took off full speed ahead, ready to fight off villains.
A line of superheroes cheered on the runners.
Bridgewater Middle Principal Lisa James and assistant principal Sam Ashley and Nicole Mutters enjoyed seeing their favorite superheroes, too.
Kylo Ren and a Stormtrooper soaked up the last of the sun while waiting for runners to finish the course.
Bridgewater Middle PTSO President Jennifer Benton, center, and other race organizers cheered for runners as they approached the finish line.
Each runner was given a special Flash Dash 5k medal upon completing the course.
Sawyer Summeralls was stoked to meet Batman, Superman and Aquaman.
A family of little Ninja Turtles decided to walk the last part of the course.
The excitement on these Flash lookalikes’ faces was evident as they neared the finish line.
Olivia De Gracia poses for a selfie with her mom, Xiomara.
Olivia De Gracia shows off her new medal.
HORIZON WEST Superheroes and villains of all kinds descended on the Independence community Friday, May 5, ready to fight crime — or cause trouble — on the course of Bridgewater Middle School’s first Flash Dash 5k. More than 150 participants ran to beat the clock as Batman, Superman, Kylo Ren, a Ghostbuster, a Stormtrooper and more cheered them on. The race was a fundraiser for the school’s PTSO.
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