AlexTru Foundation - 4th Annual 5k

  • Date Sat 11th April 2026
  • Time 7:30AM EDT
  • Location West Palm Beach, Florida
  • Price $6.30 - $54.00
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

Event summary

Join us for the 4th Annual AlexTru Foundation 5K on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in beautiful West Palm Beach, Palm Beach! This family-friendly event invites participants of all ages and skill levels to walk, run, or dance their way through a vibrant 5K course dedicated to supporting young adult cancer patients aged 18-34. The event kicks off with registration at 6:00 AM, followed by the 5K and 10K run/walk at 7:30 AM, and a fun 400m dash for kids at 8:45 AM.

Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to engage in fitness and community spirit, but 100% of the proceeds will go directly towards the AlexTru Grant Program, providing financial assistance to young adults and their families during cancer treatment. Participants will enjoy a finish line festival with games, free t-shirts, and medals for all, making it a day filled with joy, support, and memorable moments. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event — come out to show your support and help make a difference in the lives of those battling cancer!

Organiser's Description

WALK, RUN - SUPPORT THE CAUSE!
ALL AGES AND LEVELS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US AT OUR 3RD ANNUAL 5K!

THE ALEXANDER TRUJILLO FOUNDATION IS RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT ALL YOUNG ADULT CANCER PATIENTS OF AGES 18-34. 100% OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS 5K WILL BE GOING TOWARDS OUR GRANT PROGRAM. PARTICIPATE WITH US AS WE GIVE YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS/FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WHILE UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

6:00 AM Registration Opens

7:20 AM - Road Closure

7:30 AM 5K and 10K Run/Walk Begins

8:45 AM Kids 400m Dash

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Finish Line Festival

EVENT DETAILS:

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REGISTRATION AND DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE!

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RUNNERS WILL BE CHIPPED & TIMED

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FREE CELSIUS (AS SUPPLIES LAST)

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FREE T-SHIRTS TO REGISTRANTS (GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED. BY MARCH 15, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST THEREAFTER)

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MEDALS AWARDED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS (GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED. BY MARCH 15, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST THEREAFTER)

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL PAOLA AT 561-846-8400 OR EMAIL US AT [email protected]

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
ANYONE CAN PARTICIPATE! THIS IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND ALL AGES.
YOU CAN RUN, WALK, SKIP, SHUFFLE, SAUNTER OR DANCE YOUR WAY THROUGH OUR 5K COURSE.

IS IT JUST A 5K?
NOT AT ALL, ITS AN EVENT FULL OF SUPPORT, FAITH, HOPE AND OVERALL JOY! WE WILL BE STARTING OFF WITH A PRE-RACE WARM UP AND A POST-RACE COOL DOWN. FAMILY FRIENDLY GAMES AND OUR SPONSORS WILL BE ONSITE. WE ARE EXCITED TO HOST AND SEE YOU THERE!

WHAT DOES THE 5K BENEFIT?
THE ALEXANDER TRUJILLO (ALEXTRU) FOUNDATION ANNUAL 5K EVENT BENEFITS THE ALEXTRU GRANT FUNDS. THE GRANT FUND WAS CREATED TO ASSIST YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS OF AGES 18-34 YEARS WHO ARE UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENTS IN FLORIDA.

WHO IS ALEXANDER TRUJILLO?
ALEXANDER TRUJILLO WAS A 21-YEAR-OLD WHO WENT THROUGH A YEAR OF ACUTE LYMPHOCYTE LEUKEMIA TREATMENT AT SYLVESTER CANCER CENTER IN 2018. HE WAS A KINDHEARTED YOUNG MAN WHO HELPED MANY PEOPLE FROM A YOUNG AGE. HE ASPIRED TO FINISH HIS COLLEGE EDUCATION AND BECOME A HISTORY PROFESSOR AT A LOCAL UNIVERSITY EDUCATING YOUNG ADULTS. WHILE IN TREATMENT, HE PLANNED ON OPENING THIS FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, FAITH AND ASSISTANCE TO ALL YOUNG ADULTS WHO WERE ENCOUNTERED WITH CANCER AS AN OBSTACLE IN THEIR LIFE. WHEN ALEX PASSED AWAY, HIS FAMILY CREATED THIS FUND TO HONOR HIS MEMORY AS A DEDICATED YOUNG MAN WHO MADE IT A PRIORITY HELPING OTHERS ON A REGULAR BASIS.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR?
ALL SPONSORS ARE WELCOMED! WE HAVE VARIOUS TYPES OF SPONSOR LEVELS. REACH OUT TO PAOLA TRUJILLO FOR MORE INFORMATION AT 561-846-8400 OR EMAIL AT [email protected].

Races

  • 5k Registration

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $27.50

  • 5k Registration - Ages 65 and Older

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $22.20

  • Fun Run for Kids

    Incl. $1.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    $6.30

    Fun run for kids up to 15 years old, they will run a short distance of 400 meters and will be given a medal when they cross the finish line.
  • 5k Virtual

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    $48.70

  • 10k Registration - All Ages

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $32.80

  • 10k Virtual

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    $54.00

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Location

Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, 33413, FL, United States

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