Gilda's Race for Hope

  • Date Sat 3rd October 2026
  • Time 8:30AM EDT
  • Location Davie, Florida
  • Price Free - $36.55
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 1 Mile, 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 7th Annual Gilda's Race for Hope Color Run, taking place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Broward! This vibrant event invites participants of all ages and fitness levels to come together for a day of fun, community, and purpose. Whether you choose to sprint, stroll, or jog, every step you take will help support those impacted by cancer. The event features a 5K race, complete with chip timing for runners, participation medals, and a special medal for age category winners.

Join families, friends, and coworkers as you paint the streets with hope and unity, while raising vital funds for Gilda’s Club South Florida. Proceeds from the race provide free social and emotional support to anyone affected by cancer, making this event not just a run, but a celebration of resilience and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a differenceβ€”register early, gather your team, and let’s throw color in the face of cancer together!

Organiser's Description

GET READY TO RUN FOR A REASON!

The 7th Annual Gildas Race for Hope Color Run is hitting the streets on Saturday, October 3, 2026, and we want YOU to be part of the movement! Whether you sprint, stroll, jog, or go solo around your neighborhood, this vibrant event is all about showing up for the cancer community with heart, hope, and a splash of color.

Join families, friends, teams, and coworkers as we unite in Broward County to honor those impacted by cancer. Every step you take helps bring light, love, and lasting support to cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones to prove that community is stronger than cancer.

_PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE FOR HOPE FUEL GILDAS CLUB SOUTH FLORIDAS MISSION TO PROVIDE FREE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO ANYONE AFFECTED BY CANCER. THIS RACE ISNT JUST A RUN, ITS A CELEBRATION OF RESILIENCE, A TRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY, AND A RALLY FOR HOPE._

EVENT DETAILS:

LOCATION: Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie, FL 33314
REGISTRATION BEGINS: 7:30 a.m.
RUNNERS START: 8:30 a.m.
WALKERS START: 8:35 a.m.

PARTICIPANT PERKS:

* Participation medals
* Swag bag
* Gilda's Race for Hope signature t-shirt _(ONCE THE INDIVIDUAL REGISTRANT FUNDRAISES OR DONATES $25 OR MORE ON THEIR RACE PAGE)_
* Snacks and light refreshments
* The joy of knowing you're helping to support those touched by cancer!
* RUNNERS ONLY: RACING BIB WITH CHIP TIMING FOR 5K PARTICIPANTS AND A FINISHER MEDAL. WINNERS OF THEIR AGE CATEGORIES WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL MEDAL FOR THE 5K.



START YOUR FUNDRAISING TEAM!

* SIGN UP AS A FUNDRAISER
REGISTER AS A FUNDRAISER [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/112045/BecomeFundraiser] and start your own team! When you RAISE OVER $100 IN DONATIONS, you will receive: one (1) complimentary registration for 1 person for the walk/race, a participation medal, a swag bag full of goodies, and a signature Gildas Race for Hope t-shirt.
* START FUNDRAISING & SPREADING THE WORD
Once you're registered, it's time to spread the word! Use this RESOURCE GUIDE [https://drive.google.com/file/d/17s2BgtEyDgwat3c1wsythiFMh-w9nkGg/view?usp=drive_link] for tools, tips, and samples of emails you can use to help spread the word about your fundraising efforts. Every dollar you raise helps ensure no one faces cancer alone.
* GET EXCLUSIVE PERKS
Enjoy exclusive updates, special recognition opportunities, and inspiring stories from survivors, caregivers, and fellow fundraisers in our community.
* SHARE YOUR PAGE, SHARE YOUR PURPOSE
Share your personal fundraising page with family, friends, coworkers, and social networks to invite them to be part of something bigger, which will help people feel stronger, supported, and seen during one of the hardest times of their lives.



HOW TO PARTICIPATE & MAKE AN IMPACT

* SIGN UP FOR GILDA'S RACE FOR HOPE
Register as an individual or register as a TEAM! [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=112045]Early Bird Registration: $35: Includes a participation medal and a swag bag full of goodies. Get a signature Gildas Race for Hope t-shirt with a $25 donation or fundraising on your individual page
* START FUNDRAISING & SPREADING THE WORD
Once you're registered, it's time to spread the word! SET UP YOUR PERSONAL FUNDRAISING PAGE, share your story, and sync it with social media to make giving easy. Every dollar you raise helps ensure no one faces cancer alone.
* GET EXCLUSIVE PERKS
Enjoy exclusive updates, special recognition opportunities, and inspiring stories from survivors, caregivers, and fellow fundraisers in our community.
* AIM HIGH AND FUNDRAISE FOR HOPE
We challenge every participant to raise at least $250. But dont stop there! Every additional dollar goes directly toward providing FREE support groups, resources, and hope to those impacted by cancer.
* SHARE YOUR PAGE, SHARE YOUR PURPOSE
Share your personal fundraising page with family, friends, coworkers, and social networks to invite them to be part of something bigger and help people feel stronger, supported, and seen during one of the hardest times of their lives.



MARK YOUR CALENDARS, GATHER YOUR SQUAD, AND GET READY TO RUN WITH PURPOSE AND THROW COLOR IN THE FACE OF CANCER!

Races

  • 1 Mile Walk

    Incl. $1.55 Fee

    Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    $36.55

  • 5K Run or Walk

    Incl. $1.55 Fee

    Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    $36.55

  • Youth 5K Run or Walk (For Children Ages 1317)

    Incl. $1.10 Fee

    Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    $21.10

  • Kids Fun Dash

    Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    Free

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Location

3100 Ray Ferraro Jr. Blvd., Davie, 33314, FL, United States

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