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
7:30 AM Kids Corner & Activities Open
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

REGISTRATION FEES

$40 Early Registration until 9/30
$45 10/1 - 11/15
$55 Day-of Registration
$25 Student/Youth (ages 7-17), $20 Child (ages 3-6), Free Under 3

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

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. Entry as a spectator is just $25 and includes (does not include race-day shirt):

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

VIRTUAL: FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE TO RUN ANYTIME SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2025

Whether you are not available to be at Zoo Miami on race day 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.

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RaceJoy app tracking time and results

* Customizable Digital Race Bib
* Race day t-shirt (delivered 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

TAG US!

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

"SPONSOR MY RUN" FUNDRAISING

For every $1,680 raised, one 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 your 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 skill sets needed! Limited spots and community service hours are 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.