RunTheCity Virtual 5K
- Date Sat 20th September 2025 - Sun 21st September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Virtual Event
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural RunTheCity Virtual 5K taking place from September 20th to 21st, 2025, in beautiful Boca Raton, Palm Beach. This exciting event encourages participants to run or walk a 5K along any route of their choice, making it a perfect opportunity to get active while contributing to the community. As part of National CleanUp Day, this event not only promotes fitness but also emphasizes environmental responsibility.
Registration for this free event includes a chance to receive a race t-shirt for the first 100 registrants and a packet pickup opportunity on September 19 and 20 at Runners Edge, where participants will receive gloves and biodegradable trash bags. Collect trash during your run and return it to Runners Edge by September 22 to help track the impact of our collective efforts. Join the movement that started with a simple resolution to run and clean up our streets, and be part of a community effort that collected nearly 1,300 pounds of trash in previous initiatives. Together, let’s make Boca Raton cleaner, safer, and more vibrant!
Registration for this free event includes a chance to receive a race t-shirt for the first 100 registrants and a packet pickup opportunity on September 19 and 20 at Runners Edge, where participants will receive gloves and biodegradable trash bags. Collect trash during your run and return it to Runners Edge by September 22 to help track the impact of our collective efforts. Join the movement that started with a simple resolution to run and clean up our streets, and be part of a community effort that collected nearly 1,300 pounds of trash in previous initiatives. Together, let’s make Boca Raton cleaner, safer, and more vibrant!
Organiser's Description
RACE DETAILS
Date: September 21, 2024 (in conjunction with National CleanUp Day [https://www.nationalcleanupday.org/])
Route: Any 5K route of your choice (e.g., near your home, work, school - anywhere that needs to be cleaned!)
Cost: FREE
Format: run/walk solo or in groups
Packet Pickup: September 19 and 20 at Runners Edge (includes glove and biodegradable trash bag)
First 100 registrants guaranteed a race t-shirt
Return trash collected on your run to Runners Edge (3195 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton) by September 22 for weighing to see the impact weve made
Winners based on who picks up the most trash!
BACKGROUND ON RUNTHECITY
Boca Raton Councilman Andy Thomson first had the idea to pick up trash while jogging on New Years Day 2019, when he made a resolution to run more. On his first run, he noticed all sorts of trash on the streets, so he began bringing a trash bag and cleaning up the streets on his morning runs. He later started bringing his kids, who love the experience and help point out trash as they go.
In 2021, Andy set out to get to know ALL of Boca Raton better by running every mile of every street in the City - all 475 miles - and make them cleaner and safer as he went. Hundreds of volunteers assisted in the effort and, all told, the RunTheCity initiative collected nearly 1,300 pounds of trash and identified 375 safety improvements. After running/cleaning/improving the entire city roadway in 2021, Andy has continued the RunTheCity movement and cant wait for residents to participate in the inaugural RunTheCity Virtual 5K!
Date: September 21, 2024 (in conjunction with National CleanUp Day [https://www.nationalcleanupday.org/])
Route: Any 5K route of your choice (e.g., near your home, work, school - anywhere that needs to be cleaned!)
Cost: FREE
Format: run/walk solo or in groups
Packet Pickup: September 19 and 20 at Runners Edge (includes glove and biodegradable trash bag)
First 100 registrants guaranteed a race t-shirt
Return trash collected on your run to Runners Edge (3195 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton) by September 22 for weighing to see the impact weve made
Winners based on who picks up the most trash!
BACKGROUND ON RUNTHECITY
Boca Raton Councilman Andy Thomson first had the idea to pick up trash while jogging on New Years Day 2019, when he made a resolution to run more. On his first run, he noticed all sorts of trash on the streets, so he began bringing a trash bag and cleaning up the streets on his morning runs. He later started bringing his kids, who love the experience and help point out trash as they go.
In 2021, Andy set out to get to know ALL of Boca Raton better by running every mile of every street in the City - all 475 miles - and make them cleaner and safer as he went. Hundreds of volunteers assisted in the effort and, all told, the RunTheCity initiative collected nearly 1,300 pounds of trash and identified 375 safety improvements. After running/cleaning/improving the entire city roadway in 2021, Andy has continued the RunTheCity movement and cant wait for residents to participate in the inaugural RunTheCity Virtual 5K!
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