Human Growth Foundation's 13th Annual 5k Run & Walk for Kids' Growth (Miami)

Sunday, March 17, 2024 Past event

8:00 AM EDT

Miami, Florida

Free–$18.00 · 6 races

5km

Event summary

Join the excitement at the Human Growth Foundation's 13th Annual 5K Run & Walk for Kids' Growth on Sunday, March 17, 2024, in beautiful Miami, Miami-Dade. This vibrant event is not just about running and walking; it's a heartfelt initiative to raise awareness about childhood growth disorders and the critical importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Participants of all ages are encouraged to come together for this meaningful cause, where every step helps provide underserved children with access to essential care and treatment.

The day kicks off at 7:30 AM with race day registration and packet pickup, followed by a pre-race warm-up at 8:15 AM. The main event, the 5K Run/Walk, starts at 8:30 AM, and participants will enjoy a fun-filled atmosphere with live entertainment, food, and refreshments throughout the event. Each registered participant will receive a finisher medal, an event t-shirt, and the chance to win exciting raffle prizes. Make a difference while enjoying a great day outdoors—mark your calendars and be part of a growing solution in Miami!

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Races

Adult 5k Run/Walk (Age 18+)

Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt & Finisher Medal

Includes registration, bib, t-shirt and finisher medal. *Race T-shirts are only guaranteed to participants registered by March 8, 2024

8:00 AM EDT

$18.00

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Youth 5k Run/Walk (Age 18 & Under)

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt & Finisher Medal

Includes registration, bib, tee shirt, finisher medal and food & refreshments. *Race T-shirts are only guaranteed to participants registered by March 8, 2024

8:00 AM EDT

$12.50

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Youth 5k Run/Walk (Age 10 & Under)

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt & Finisher Medal

Includes registration, tee shirt and food & refreshments at the expo. *Race T-shirts are only guaranteed to participants registered by March 8, 2024

8:00 AM EDT

$7.50

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5k Run/Walk - Nicklaus Children's Hospital (Patients, Caregivers, and Staff)

Incl. T-Shirt & Finisher Medal

This event category is for Nicklaus Children's Hospital patients (past & present) and their families along with staff members. Includes registration, bib, tee shirt, finisher medal and food & refreshments. *Race T-shirts are only guaranteed to participants registered by March 8, 2024

8:00 AM EDT

Free

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5k Run/Walk - VOLUNTEER High School/College Group

Incl. T-Shirt & Finisher Medal

Volunteer teams will receive 20 community service hours.

8:00 AM EDT

Free

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5k Run/Walk - MEMBERS OF MIAMI RUNNING CLUBS

Incl. T-Shirt & Finisher Medal

8:00 AM EDT

Free

Entries closed

Organiser's description

RAIN OR SHINE

JOIN THE HUMAN GROWTH FOUNDATION (HGF) IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - AND BE PART OF A _GROWING _SOLUTION! PARTICIPATING IN THE 13TH ANNUAL 5K RUN & WALK FOR KIDS' GROWTH WILL HELP INCREASE AWARENESS OF CHILDHOOD GROWTH DISORDERS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT. THIS EVENT WILL ALSO RAISE MUCH-NEEDED FUNDS TO GIVE UNDERSERVED CHILDREN WITH RARE GROWTH DISORDERS ACCESS TO CARE AND TREATMENT.

ALL AGES AND ALL WALKS OF LIFE ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE.

EACH REGISTERED PARTICIPANT RECEIVES A FINISHER MEDAL, EVENT TEE SHIRT, FOOD, AND REFRESHMENTS. __

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

7:30 AM

RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND PACKET-PICKUP

8:15 AM

PRE-RACE WARM-UP

8:30 AM

5K RUN/WALK STARTS

THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL FOLLOW AFTER ALL RUN/WALK PARTICIPANTS RETURN.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE EVENT.

RAFFLE PRIZES, DISPLAY BOOTHS, AND GIVEAWAYS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED THROUGHOUT THE EVENT.

12:00 PM

EVENT ENDS

TIMING

The event will be timed (conventional timing), and the course is paved.

HEAT WARNING

Temperature/humidity can be high in South Florida. Participants should drink plenty of fluids(non-alcoholic) for 48 hours prior to, during and upon finishing the race. Beware of heat-injury symptoms (Dizziness, no sweating, nausea, cramps, redness, incoherent speech and thoughts). Seek immediate assistance if symptoms occur. Wear loose, light-colored clothing.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Race Management reserves the right to postpone or cancel the event due to events out of Managements control, such as a natural disaster or other emergencies. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. Management may also alter the course and distances for the safety of the athletes.