Chris Hixon Memorial Run/Walk
Saturday, February 20, 2027
7:00 AM EST
Hollywood, Florida
$16.90–$43.40 · 5 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the Chris Hixon Memorial Run/Walk on Saturday, February 20, 2027, at 7:00 AM in the beautiful setting of Hollywood Beach, Broward. This uplifting event honors the legacy of Christopher Hixon, a beloved coach, father, and heroic figure who tragically lost his life during the events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Participants can take part in a 5K run/walk along the picturesque Hollywood Beach boardwalk, celebrating Chris’s birthday while supporting a meaningful cause.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Chris Hixon Athletic Scholarship Foundation, ensuring that Chris’s dedication to student-athletes continues to inspire future generations. Make sure to register before January 1, 2027, to guarantee your T-shirt size and join us in this heartfelt tribute, where medals will be awarded to all finishers. Together, let’s honor Chris’s memory and commitment to education and athletics in our community!
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Chris Hixon Athletic Scholarship Foundation, ensuring that Chris’s dedication to student-athletes continues to inspire future generations. Make sure to register before January 1, 2027, to guarantee your T-shirt size and join us in this heartfelt tribute, where medals will be awarded to all finishers. Together, let’s honor Chris’s memory and commitment to education and athletics in our community!
Races
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Kids Fun Run (7 and Under)
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Fun run for kids up to 7 years old and under, they will run a short distance of about 1/4 a mile and will be given a medal when they cross the finish line.
Register8:30 AM EST
$16.90
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Stroller 5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
This year you can run your race while pushing your stroller. there will be awards for the top three finishers overall.
Register7:00 AM EST
$43.40
Organiser's description
JOIN US ON FEBRUARY 20, 2027 AT 7:00 AM AND HELP US CELEBRATE CHRIS' BIRTHDAY WHILE WE RUN/WALK ON THE BEAUTIFUL BOARDWALK OF HOLLYWOOD BEACH
REGISTER BEFORE JANUARY 01, 2027 TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE.
THE CHRIS HIXON MEMORIAL 5K, WILL HONOR THE MEMORY OF CHRIS HIXON; A FRIEND, COACH, FATHER AND GREAT HUMAN BEING. ALL PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT THE CHRIS HIXON ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION.
CHRISTOPHER HIXON WAS A VICTIM OF THE MAJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL DURING THE TRAGIC EVENTS THAT TOOK PLACE ON FEBRUARY 14, 2018. HE WAS GUNNED DOWN WHILE RUNNING TOWARDS THE SHOOTER IN ORDER TO STOP HIM FROM TAKING MORE INNOCENT LIVES AND DESPITE HIS WOUNDS CONTINUED TO STAND GUARD, UNTIL POLICE ARRIVED, AFTER THE SHOOTER HAD DEPARTED IN CASE HE RETURNED. CHRIS WAS AN ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, COACH, AND CAMPUS MONITOR DURING 20+ YEAR CAREER WITHIN THE BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF BLANCHE ELY HIGH SCHOOL, SOUTH BROWARD HIGH SCHOOL, AND MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL. ADDITIONALLY, CHRIS HIXON WAS A RETIRED U.S. NAVY MACHINIST MATE FIRST CLASS HAVING SERVED 27 HONORABLE YEARS, 5 ACTIVE DUTY AND 22 RESERVE, IN SUPPORT OF OUR NATION. HIS LOVE FOR HIS STUDENT-ATHLETES WAS WELL KNOWN THROUGHOUT HIS CAREER AS HE ALWAYS WENT THE EXTRA MILE TO ENSURE THEY WERE TAKEN CARE OF. THEREFORE, TO CONTINUE HIS LEGACY AND CONTINUE TO TAKE CARE OF STUDENT-ATHLETES WE CREATED A SCHOLARSHIP IN HIS NAME FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES AT THE THREE SCHOOLS HE WORKED AT.
MEDALS FOR ALL FINISHERS
REGISTER BEFORE JANUARY 01, 2027 TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE.
THE CHRIS HIXON MEMORIAL 5K, WILL HONOR THE MEMORY OF CHRIS HIXON; A FRIEND, COACH, FATHER AND GREAT HUMAN BEING. ALL PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT THE CHRIS HIXON ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION.
CHRISTOPHER HIXON WAS A VICTIM OF THE MAJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL DURING THE TRAGIC EVENTS THAT TOOK PLACE ON FEBRUARY 14, 2018. HE WAS GUNNED DOWN WHILE RUNNING TOWARDS THE SHOOTER IN ORDER TO STOP HIM FROM TAKING MORE INNOCENT LIVES AND DESPITE HIS WOUNDS CONTINUED TO STAND GUARD, UNTIL POLICE ARRIVED, AFTER THE SHOOTER HAD DEPARTED IN CASE HE RETURNED. CHRIS WAS AN ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, COACH, AND CAMPUS MONITOR DURING 20+ YEAR CAREER WITHIN THE BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF BLANCHE ELY HIGH SCHOOL, SOUTH BROWARD HIGH SCHOOL, AND MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL. ADDITIONALLY, CHRIS HIXON WAS A RETIRED U.S. NAVY MACHINIST MATE FIRST CLASS HAVING SERVED 27 HONORABLE YEARS, 5 ACTIVE DUTY AND 22 RESERVE, IN SUPPORT OF OUR NATION. HIS LOVE FOR HIS STUDENT-ATHLETES WAS WELL KNOWN THROUGHOUT HIS CAREER AS HE ALWAYS WENT THE EXTRA MILE TO ENSURE THEY WERE TAKEN CARE OF. THEREFORE, TO CONTINUE HIS LEGACY AND CONTINUE TO TAKE CARE OF STUDENT-ATHLETES WE CREATED A SCHOLARSHIP IN HIS NAME FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES AT THE THREE SCHOOLS HE WORKED AT.
MEDALS FOR ALL FINISHERS
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Location
Charnow Park 300 Connecticut St, Hollywood, 33019, FL, United States
Chris Hixon Memorial Run/Walk
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