Be There! 5K
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Miami, Florida
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Be There! 5K, taking place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the vibrant Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition! This exciting event kicks off at 7:30 AM and offers participants a thrilling course that winds through the fairgrounds, allowing you to experience the fun of the Youth Fair right from the start. Runners will traverse Tamiami Park and enjoy the sights and sounds of the fair, including rides, concession stands, and exhibits, before crossing the finish line on Main Street.
Not only will participants enjoy a fantastic run, but every finisher will receive a medal, a race shirt, and a ticket to the 2026 Youth Fair for the opening weekend! Plus, by joining the Be There! 5K, you're helping to support the Miami-Dade County Fair's scholarship program, promoting education and youth achievement in the community. Don’t miss this opportunity to run, celebrate, and make a difference – register now to secure your spot in this exhilarating event!
Not only will participants enjoy a fantastic run, but every finisher will receive a medal, a race shirt, and a ticket to the 2026 Youth Fair for the opening weekend! Plus, by joining the Be There! 5K, you're helping to support the Miami-Dade County Fair's scholarship program, promoting education and youth achievement in the community. Don’t miss this opportunity to run, celebrate, and make a difference – register now to secure your spot in this exhilarating event!
Organiser's Description
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FAIR & EXPOSITION (THE YOUTH FAIR)
BE THERE! 5K PRESENTED BY BAPTIST HEALTH
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM
Location: Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition
RUN THERE. BE THERE! THE FAIR.
The Be There! 5K provides participants a fun course throughout the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds. Celebrate opening weekend of the 2026 Youth Fair by running through the midway during the annual run.
REGISTRATION & PRICING INFO
Registration is now open! Register early to save.
COURSE
The BE THERE 5K begins at the main entrance of The Youth Fair. Participants will run through Tamiami Park then enter the fairgrounds to run alongside the rides, concessions stands, exhibits and cross the finish line on Main Street inside the fairgrounds. The course map will be emailed to participants.
FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE
* Finishers Medal
* Race Shirt (sizes selected are final)
* Race Bib
* One Admission to the 2026 Youth Fair for Opening Weekend (March 14 or 15)
RACE PACKETS & PICKUP
*
* Information Coming Soon
SCHEDULE OF EVENT
Race Starting Time: 7:30 AM
We recommend that you plan to arrive at least one hour before the start time.
* 5:30 am - Park opens for parking
* 6:00 am - Packet Pickup opens
* 7:15 am - Stretch provided by Legacy Fit Doral
* 7:28 am - National Anthem
* 7:30 am - Be There! 5K Starts
Youth Fair Scholarship Program
Proceeds from the Youth Fairs Be There! 5K will benefit the Miami-Dade County Fair and Expositions scholarship program. The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching the community by promoting education and South Florida agriculture while showcasing and rewarding youth achievement. We accomplish this by producing a first-class fair with quality entertainment and providing facilities for year-round events.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at [email protected].
Call 305-223-7060 or email [email protected] to request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities, or a sign language interpreter (7 days in advance).
BE THERE! 5K PRESENTED BY BAPTIST HEALTH
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM
Location: Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition
RUN THERE. BE THERE! THE FAIR.
The Be There! 5K provides participants a fun course throughout the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds. Celebrate opening weekend of the 2026 Youth Fair by running through the midway during the annual run.
REGISTRATION & PRICING INFO
Registration is now open! Register early to save.
COURSE
The BE THERE 5K begins at the main entrance of The Youth Fair. Participants will run through Tamiami Park then enter the fairgrounds to run alongside the rides, concessions stands, exhibits and cross the finish line on Main Street inside the fairgrounds. The course map will be emailed to participants.
FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE
* Finishers Medal
* Race Shirt (sizes selected are final)
* Race Bib
* One Admission to the 2026 Youth Fair for Opening Weekend (March 14 or 15)
RACE PACKETS & PICKUP
*
* Information Coming Soon
SCHEDULE OF EVENT
Race Starting Time: 7:30 AM
We recommend that you plan to arrive at least one hour before the start time.
* 5:30 am - Park opens for parking
* 6:00 am - Packet Pickup opens
* 7:15 am - Stretch provided by Legacy Fit Doral
* 7:28 am - National Anthem
* 7:30 am - Be There! 5K Starts
Youth Fair Scholarship Program
Proceeds from the Youth Fairs Be There! 5K will benefit the Miami-Dade County Fair and Expositions scholarship program. The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching the community by promoting education and South Florida agriculture while showcasing and rewarding youth achievement. We accomplish this by producing a first-class fair with quality entertainment and providing facilities for year-round events.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at [email protected].
Call 305-223-7060 or email [email protected] to request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities, or a sign language interpreter (7 days in advance).
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