More than 5,000 runners turned up at Sentosa’s Interim Carpark, enthusiastically dressed in the colours and gears of their favourite superheroes. Once the 5 km race flagged off at 8:00 a.m. sharp, the superheroes’ representatives – a.k.a. participants – dashed neck and neck, all but to bring honour and glory to their teams.

Is it Superman, the most powerful hero in the world? Batman—the zenith of brains and brawn? Wonder Woman, the Amazon’s princess and greatest warrior? The intergalactic cop and protector of the universe, Green Lantern? Or lightning-speed Flash?