THE RUN FOR LA: Virtual Run for Recovery - Florida Runners

Saturday, February 1 – Sunday, May 18, 2025 Past event

Miami, Florida

Free · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Join the excitement for "The Run for LA: Virtual Run for Recovery," taking place from February 1 to May 18, 2025, in the vibrant city of Miami, Miami-Dade. This virtual running event is a powerful opportunity for runners across the United States and beyond to unite and show their support for Los Angeles, which has been affected by recent fires and floods. Participants can choose their own race distance and run anywhere, anytime, making it easy to get involved and make a difference.

By signing up for The Run for LA, not only will you be taking steps for fitness, but you'll also contribute to vital recovery efforts, with proceeds supporting the American Red Cross and United Way of Greater Los Angeles. As a participant, your name will be featured on the official "Runner's Poster" and "Runner's Postcard," celebrating resilience and hope. Plus, for every runner you encourage to join, you can even shave seconds off your official time! Let’s come together, run with purpose, and inspire others to take part in this unforgettable journey towards rebuilding lives. Don’t miss out—register today and be part of something truly impactful!

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5k
Virtual

Incl. Your Name on our Virtual Post Card

To upload your time, simply use the link provided in your registration. For every runner you share this event with, you can deduct 1 second from your official timeup to a maximum of 5 seconds! (It's not 'age-graded,' but part of the latest Virtual Run metric called 'donor-graded'.)

Saturday, Feb 1, 2025

Free

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Organiser's description

RUN FOR LA RED HEART

WAVE 3 REGISTRATION - MAY

WHILE MUSICIANS TOOK THE STAGE FOR FIREAID AND THE 67TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS, ITS NOW OUR TURN AS RUNNERS TO STEP UP, TAKE THE STAGE, AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE. DO YOU BELIEVE IN RUNNING? DO YOU BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF RUNNERS?

LOS ANGELES NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT! JOIN THE RUN FOR LA VIRTUAL RUN AND STAND WITH THOSE AFFECTED BY RECENT FIRES, FLOODS, AND OTHER EVENTS. TOGETHER, WERE UNITING RUNNERS FROM ACROSS THE USAAND BEYONDTO HELP REBUILD LIVES. EVERY STEP YOU TAKE FUELS RECOVERY EFFORTS, WITH PROCEEDS DIRECTLY SUPPORTING THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AND UNITED WAY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES.

HERE'S HOW TO MAKE AN IMPACT:
1 SIGN UP for the RUN FOR LA Virtual Run.
2 DONATE in order to leave your mark on our interactive Virtual Runners Map*.
3 GIVE BACK to have your name featured on the official "Runner's Poster" and "Runner's Postcard."
4 DOWNLOAD YOUR BIB, pin it on, and start running your way, anywhere, anytime.
5 LOG YOUR RUN _For every runner you share this event with, you can deduct 1 second from your official timeup to a maximum of 5 seconds!

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BE PART OF SOMETHING UNFORGETTABLE:
Your name will be immortalized on the "Runner's Postcard," a tribute to resilience and hope. Once we reach 5,000 participants, additional postcards will be created to ensure everyone is included in this powerful message to Los Angeles. Free digital downloads will be available to all participants.
TOGETHER, WE CAN REBUILD LA. Your run is more than miles; its a step toward recovery and renewed hope for those in need.
RUN WITH PURPOSE AND INSPIRE OTHERSshare your journey with #RUNFORLA.
Spread the word! Forward this event to a fellow runner, because your share might be the encouragement someone else needs to join this cause.

Your race results will be displayed along those of other participants from your state. We plan to consolidate all results by the end of May.