Jackson's Heroes 5K Is Oct. 13 In Warminster

WARMINSTER, PA — An upcoming 5K and fun run in Warminster encourages participants to don their capes or put on other comic-book regalia to honor the memory of one of the township's littlest superheroes.

The 4th annual Jackson's Heroes 5K and Family Fun Run is set for 9 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13 at Warminster Park.

Jackson Silas Cole was the 3-year-old son of Andrea, a visual arts teacher at Council Rock, and Jeremy, a Warminster Township Police officer.

"It is our hope that our community will come together in loving support of the Cole family, through this 5k/family fun run event, to show them that although Jackson may no longer be here on Earth with us, he will never ever be forgotten," the event's Facebook page says.

He loved superheroes — often dressing up in a torn-up Spiderman costume or a Hulk outfit. As such, participants in the run are encouraged to dress up as their favorite superhero for it.

A portion of the run's proceeds will go to the local YMCA's second-grade swim program. Jackson tragically died by drowning in 2016.

For registration information for the run at Warminster Park, click the link. The first 150 registrants will receive a Jackson's Heroes drawstring bag. Packet pickup is Saturday, Oct. 12 at The General, at 76 Street Rd. in Southampton.

There will be music, kids' activities, face painting, awards and more.

Warminster Park is located at 11oo Veterans Way.