Steps For Healing 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser

  • Date Fri 7th November 2025 - Sun 16th November 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Miami, Florida
  • Price $16.90 - $43.40
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the uplifting Steps For Healing 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser taking place from Friday, November 7 to Sunday, November 16, 2025, in the vibrant city of Miami, Miami-Dade. This heartwarming event is dedicated to providing free grief support for our community, allowing participants to honor the memories of loved ones while taking steps toward healing. The 5K run/walk will kick off on Saturday, November 15, at Zoo Miami, featuring a scenic course that starts in the parking lot and winds through the zoo.

Whether you choose to participate in person or virtually, each entry helps support the Children’s Bereavement Center, which offers crucial services for those navigating the difficult journey of loss. Enjoy a day filled with fun, including a DJ, a kids' corner, and a free continental breakfast, along with medals for top finishers. Don’t miss your chance to make a differenceβ€”register today and join a community of compassionate individuals dedicated to ensuring that no one faces grief alone!

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR THE STEPS FOR HEALING 5K REMEMBRANCE RUN/WALK AND BECOME PART OF A POWERFUL MISSION TO PROVIDE FREE GRIEF SUPPORT FOR EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

BY PARTICIPATING, YOURE SAYING YES TO STANDING WITH THOSE WHO FACE THE DIFFICULT JOURNEY OF LOSSA JOURNEY THAT CAN BE INCREDIBLY ISOLATING AND OVERWHELMING. THE CHILDRENS BEREAVEMENT CENTER EXISTS TO OFFER COMFORT, CONNECTION, AND HOPE.

THIS IS A FUN AND UPLIFTING EVENT THAT ALLOWS US TO HONOR THOSE WEVE LOST, AND WITH EACH STEP, WE HELP ENSURE THAT NO ONE HAS TO FACE THEIR GRIEF ALONE. TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. TAKE A STEP TOWARD HEALING TODAYSIGN UP AND HELP US CONTINUE THIS VITAL MISSION!



EVENT TIMELINE:

6:30 AM REGISTRATION OPENS
7:45 AM WARM UP AT START/FINISH LINE
7:55 PM REGISTRATION CLOSES
8:00 AM RACE BEGINS! 5K RUN/WALK STARTS IN THE PARKING LOT AND CONTINUES INTO ZOO MIAMI
9:30 AM AWARDS CEREMONY FOR MEDALS & TROPHIES
10:00 AM-10:30 AM WRAP UP EVENT



IN-PERSON @ ZOO MIAMI: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025

* Official run/walk timing
* All-day admission to Zoo Miami
* All kids under 10 years old receive a medal
* Free continental breakfast
* Race day t-shirt (size not guaranteed nor availability for day-of registrations)
* Entertainment - DJ and Kids' Corner with activities
* Customizable Fundraising Page
* Medals for top finishers

REGISTRATION FEES

$40 Early Registration until 9/30
$45 10/1 - 11/15
$50 Day-of Registration
$22 Student/Youth (ages 7-17), $17 Child (ages 3-6), Free Under 3


VIRTUAL: FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE TO RUN ANYTIME FROM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2025

Whether you are not available to be at Zoo Miami on 11/23 or live out of state, you can still register for Steps virtual race! The virtual remembrance run/walk offers flexibility and allows you to participate wherever you are. You can choose to participate by yourself, or with your closest family members or friends. Just step into your neighborhood, head to a nearby park, or even hop on your treadmill and complete a 5K distance. Once completed, the RaceJoy app will enter your finish time into your Run Signup account, results will be posted and you can download your certificate of participation.

* RaceJoy app tracking time and results
* Customizable Digital Race Bib
* Race day t-shirt (pick up/mailed after race; (size not guaranteed nor availability for day-of registrations)
* Customizable Fundraising Page
* CBC Memorial Activities to make your walk/run more meaningful
* Flexible schedule to run anytime during the Virtual Race available 11/15 - 11/24



SPECTATOR ONLY @ ZOO MIAMI: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025

COME AND WATCH OUR RUNNERS AT ZOO MIAMI, ENJOY SNACKS AND THEN STAY TO VISIT THE ZOO, ALL WHILE HELPING TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT CENTER (CBC), WHICH PROVIDES FREE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS IN SOUTH FLORIDA.

* Registration includes:
* Access to Asia Field and race Start/Finish line
* All Day Admission to Zoo Miami
* FREE Continental Breakfast
* Kids' Corner with Inflatable Course
* Entertainment - DJ
* Customizable fundraising page



TAG US!

Share your photos and memories using #IRUNTOREMEMBER #STEPSFORHEALING and tag @MIAMICBC AND @LIFTFROMLOSS.

"SPONSOR MY RUN" FUNDRAISING

FOR EVERY $1,680 RAISED, 1 CHILD CAN ATTEND THE CBC'S FREE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR!

BE A CHAMPION FOR CBC YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD. WE BELIEVE THAT GRIEF IS MEANT TO BE SHARED AND YOU CAN HELP GRIEVING FAMILIES BY PARTICIPATING.

* CREATE A TEAM with your friends, family members or colleagues or register as an individual to participate in-person or virtually!
* SET A GOAL AND HELP CBC FUNDRAISE by encouraging people in your community to sponsor your run or team's run
* HELP SPREAD THE WORD about CBC and the support available for children, teens and adults across South Florida



VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS AVAILABLE

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? WE HAVE A LOT OF DIFFERENT ROLES AVAILABLE AND SKILLSETS NEEDED! LIMITED SPOTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS AVAILABLE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. FILL OUT OUR VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM TO SIGN UP: BIT.LY/SFH-VOLUNTEER [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/22DWFCS]. ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO DO A ONE HOUR ORIENTATION TRAINING ON ZOOM THE WEEK OF THE EVENT.

Races

  • Steps for Healing 5K In-PERSON at Zoo Miami (Nonprofit Pricing)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $27.50

    OPENS 05 SEP
  • Steps for Healing SPECTATOR at Zoo Miami (Nonprofit Pricing)

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sat 15th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $16.90

    OPENS 05 SEP
    Come and watch our runners at Zoo Miami, enjoy snacks and then stay to visit the zoo, all while helping to raise funds for Children's Bereavement Center (CBC), which provides FREE grief support groups for children, teens and adults in South Florida. Registration includes: Access to Asia Field and race Start/Finish line All Day Admission to Zoo Miami FREE Continental Breakfast Kids' Corner with Inflatable Course with medals Live DJ Customizable fundraising page
  • Steps for Healing 5K In-PERSON at Zoo Miami

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $43.40

    OPENS 23 JUN
    Run or walk at Zoo Miami in memory of a loved one and support grieving families by raising funds for Children's Bereavement Center (CBC), which provides FREE grief support groups for children, teens and adults in South Florida. Registration includes: 5K Timed Run/Walk FREE Race T-shirt All Day Admission to Zoo Miami FREE Continental Breakfast Kids Corner Live DJ Kids' Finish-line with medals Medals for top finishers Customizable fundraising page
  • Steps for Healing VIRTUAL 5K

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    $43.40

    OPENS 01 JUL
    Run or walk wherever you are in memory of a loved one and support grieving families by raising funds for Children's Bereavement Center (CBC), which provides FREE virtual grief support groups for children, teens, and adults in South Florida. Registration includes: RaceJoy app tracking time and results Customizable Digital Race Bib Race day t-shirt (delivered post-race) Customizable Fundraising Page CBC Memorial Activities to make your walk/run more meaningful Flexible schedule to run anytime race weekend
  • Steps for Healing SPECTATOR at Zoo Miami

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

    Sat 15th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $22.20

    OPENS 23 JUN
    Come and watch our runners at Zoo Miami, enjoy snacks and then stay to visit the zoo, all while helping to raise funds for Children's Bereavement Center (CBC), which provides FREE grief support groups for children, teens and adults in South Florida. Registration includes: Access to Asia Field and race Start/Finish line All Day Admission to Zoo Miami FREE Continental Breakfast Kids' Corner with Inflatable Course with medals Live DJ Customizable fundraising page

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RUN OR WALK AT ZOO MIAMI OR WHERE YOU ARE, 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, 33177, FL, United States

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