Festival 5K

  • Date Sat 24th February 2024
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Miami, Florida
  • Price $40.00
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Festival 5K on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in beautiful Miami, Miami-Dade! This vibrant event promises a fantastic experience for runners of all ages, with a scenic 5K course that has been expertly measured to USA Track and Field specifications. The race kicks off at 8:00 am, with on-site registration opening at 7:00 am. For those who pre-register, the entry fee is just $30, while participants aged 14 and under can join for only $20. This family-friendly race is part of the annual St. Louis Catholic Community's Festival for the Poor, with 100% of the proceeds going to support local charities that aid those in need throughout Dade County.

Participants can look forward to an array of exciting festivities, including free granola, water, and fruit to keep you energized. Plus, enjoy complimentary services from various vendors! Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers, along with medals for all participants, ensuring everyone leaves with a memorable token of their achievement. Don't miss out on the complimentary warm-up session to get you race-ready! Join us for a day filled with community spirit,

Organiser's Description

* Registrations open August 1st, 2024. Thank you for your continued support year after year.
* The day of registration will open at 7:00 am and race will begin at 8:00 am. Pre-registered cost is $30; $20 for age 14 and under. After 01/22/25 cost is $40; $30 for age 14 and under. Day of Race registration is $50.
* Date of event is Sat. February 22, 2025
* This course has been measured to USA Track and Field Specifications by Gene Witkowski, course Certifier
* Location- 7270 SW 120th street, Pinecrest, Fl 33156 - St Louis Catholic Church
* (Race will leave and finish from 72nd st entrance to the church)
* Race will be through beautiful Pinecrest with road closures and safety managed by the Pinecrest Police Dept
* Definitely a family-friendly race!
* This 5K is part of the yearly St Louis Catholic Community's Festival for the Poor. 100% of the profits from the race and entire weekend Festival are donated to the needy in Dade County. 2015 Festival profit was $95,000 and ALL of it was given to charities that feed, clothe, house, counsel and aid the homeless, handicapped and indigent in our community. Some of the recipients are:
* Camillus House, Habitat for Humanity, St. Ann's Migrant Mission, KRISTI House; Project Cradle (AIDS prevention); Missionaries of Charity ( Mother Teresa's downtown homeless center); Project Gold (prevention of human trafficking), A Safe Haven for Newborns, Humanities Food Bank, PATCHES
* Each participant will receive a participation gift - tba
* We will have free granolas, waters, fruits etc
* There will be other vendors offering free services as well with products to try and to purchase
* Trophies will be awarded to overall male winners (1st, 2nd& 3rd) and overall female winners (1st,2nd & 3rd) as well as for the top three males and females in the following age divisions: 10 and under; 11-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80 and above
* Awards will be given out thirty minutes after race has started (we understand the winners are fast runners and need their rest)
* Medals will be given for all participants
* Don't miss our complimentary warm up to get you race ready
* Contact- Roxana Padron or Paola Ballesteros; Festival 5K co-Chairs at stlsaludydeporte@gmail.com

Races

  • Festival 5K Run/Walk

    Includes TBA

    Sat 24th February 2024 (8:00AM EST)

    $40.00

    CLOSED
    The day of registration will open at 7:00 am and race will begin at 8 am. Pre-registered cost is $25 before January 24th; $20 for age 14 and under before January 24th. January 24th through February 24th pre-registration cost will be $30; $25 for age 14 and under. Day of registration is $40 and $30. This course has been measured to USA Track and Field Specifications by Gene Witkowski, course Certifier Location- 7270 SW 120th street, Pinecrest, Fl 33156 - St Louis Catholic Church (Race will leave and finish from 72nd st entrance to the church) Race will be through beautiful Pinecrest with road closures and safety managed by the Pinecrest Police Dept Definitely a family-friendly race! This 5K is part of the yearly St Louis Catholic Community's Festival for the Poor. 100% of the profits from the race and entire weekend Festival are donated to the needy in Dade County. (2015 Festival profit was $95,000 and ALL of it was given to charities that feed, clothe, house, counsel and aid the homeless, handicapped and indigent in our community. Some of the recipients are: Camillus House, Habitat for Humanity, St. Ann's Migrant Mission, JAM Foundation (prevention of adolescent suicide); KRISTI House; Project Cradle (AIDS prevention); Missionaries of Charity ( Mother Teresa's downtown homeless center); CC- Unaccompanied minors program and others. ) Gift will be given to each participant. We will have vendors on site with free granolas, waters, fruits etc There will be other vendors as well with products. Awards will be : Trophies will be awarded to overall male winners (ist, 2nd& 3rd) and overall female winners (1st,2nd & 3rd) as well as the top three males and females in the following age divisions: 10 and under; 11-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80 and above Medals will be given out to ALL PARTICIPANTS! Contact- Roxana Padron or Paola Ballesteros; Festival 5k co-Chairs stlsaludydeporte@gmail.com

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7270 SW 120th St, Miami, 33156, FL, United States

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