12th Annual Live Like Jake 5k - Wear Bright Stay In Sight!
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Jupiter, Florida
- Price Free - $43.90
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
The race kicks off with registration opening at 6:15 AM, followed by the official start at 7:30 AM. Participants can enjoy a high-performance race shirt or hat, a swag bag for the first 600 in-person attendees, and a custom finisher medal for the first 1,200 registered runners. Families will love the lively Kids Zone, featuring activities, music, and entertainment for everyone. Celebrate the spirit of community and contribute to a great cause by raising essential funds for ISR self-rescue swim lesson scholarships and support for families in need. Don't miss out on this uplifting event that promises a memorable day for all!
Organiser's Description
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026 | DOWNTOWN ABACOA, JUPITER
THE 12TH ANNUAL LIVE LIKE JAKE 5K RUN/WALK WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 25 AT DOWNTOWN ABACOA IN JUPITER. THIS YEAR, WERE PROUD TO HIGHLIGHT OUR SIGNATURE THEME: WEAR BRIGHT STAY IN SIGHT. SHOW UP IN YOUR BRIGHTEST NEON TO HELP US SPREAD THE MESSAGE OF DROWNING PREVENTION AND CHILD SAFETY.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
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CHOICE OF A HIGH-PERFORMANCE RACE SHIRT OR HAT
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SWAG BAG (FIRST 600 IN-PERSON PARTICIPANTS)
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CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL (FIRST 1,200 REGISTERED)
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
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6:15 AM REGISTRATION OPENS
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7:30 AM RACE START
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AWARDS CEREMONY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, FEATURING:
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LARGEST SCHOOL TEAM
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LARGEST GYM TEAM
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OVERALL BIGGEST TEAM
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TRADITIONAL AGE-GROUP AWARDS
THE MORNING ALSO FEATURES A LIVELY KIDS ZONE WITH FUN ACTIVITIES, MUSIC, AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
AS ONE OF THE MOST BELOVED COMMUNITY EVENTS IN SOUTH FLORIDA, THE LIVE LIKE JAKE 5K RAISES CRITICAL FUNDS TO PROVIDE ISR SELF-RESCUE SWIM LESSON SCHOLARSHIPS AND TO SUPPORT FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST A CHILD OR HAVE A CHILD WITH CRITICAL MEDICAL NEEDS.
WE CANT WAIT TO RUN, WALK, AND CELEBRATE WITH YOU!
FIND ALL THE RACE DAY DETAILS UNDER THE EVENT INFO TAB.
Races
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5K Run/Walk (In-Person Only)
Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt or LLJ Hat
Sat 25th April 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$43.90
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5k Run/Walk - First Responder, Swim Instructor and Military (In-Person, No Virtual or Shipped Option Is Available.)
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt or LLJ Hat
$38.60
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5K Virtual Run
Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt or LLJ Hat
$43.90
This is a virtual event. You can run or walk the 5k at any time leading up to the race day on April 26th. -
Sleep In
Incl. $3.30 Fee
$33.30
If you are not able to participate in the race but want to contribute then the Sleep-in option is for you. Please note this does not come with a shirt, hat or medal. -
Kids Dash -Children 5 and Under
Sat 25th April 2026 (8:35AM EDT)
Free
Kids Dash is open to children 5 and under as of the race day.
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Downtown Abacoa at the Amphitheater, 1260 University Blvd., Jupiter, 33458, FL, United States
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