The 8th Annual Krista-Marie Touch of Love Charity 5K

  • Date Sun 6th April 2025
  • Time 7:00AM EST
  • Location Pembroke Pines, Florida
  • Price $24.50 - $40.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the 8th Annual Krista-Marie Touch of Love Charity 5K on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the picturesque C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines, Broward! This family-friendly event celebrates Autism Awareness Month with a morning filled with energy, love, and community spirit. The 5K race kicks off promptly at 7:00 a.m., inviting participants of all ages to run or walk through a stunning trail embraced by tall, beautiful trees.

Be among the first 500 finishers to receive a special race medal and a free event shirt! Children ages 2-10 can also get in on the fun with the exciting Kid Love Dash, starting at 8:00 a.m., offering various distances based on age. With costume contests, food and refreshments from local sponsors, and music to keep spirits high, there's something for everyone! Parking is just $3 per vehicle, and all proceeds support educational and therapy funds for children diagnosed with autism and related disorders. Come out and make a difference while enjoying a day of love, laughter, and community!

Organiser's Description

THE 8TH ANNUAL KRISTA-MARIE TOUCH OF LOVE CHARITY 5K



APRIL IS AUTISM MONTH!

JOIN US FOR AN EARLY SUNRISE MORNING AT OUR BEAUTIFUL C.B. SMITH PARK IN PEMBROKE PINES AS WE RUN OR WALK FOR LOVE.

RACE STARTS PROMPTLY AT 7:00 A.M. SO ARRIVE EARLY TO PARK, STRETCH AND GRAB SOME FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS OFFERED BY OUR FINEST COMMUNITY SPONSORS.

FREE EVENT SHIRTS FOR THE FIRST 500 AT EARLY PACKET PICKUP

BEAUTIFUL RACE MEDALS FOR THE FIRST 500 CROSSING THE FINISH LINE!

BEST MALE AND FEMALE PLAQUES

AGE MEDALS

KID LOVE DASH-FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-10, WE OFFER AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE KIDS DASH. ALL REGISTERED CHILDREN WILL RECEIVE AN INSPIRED FINISHER MEDAL!

KIDS DASH-STARTS AT 8:00 A.M. AFTER 5K RACE

DISTANCES AND AGES ARE:
AGES 3 & UNDER 25M
AGES 4-5 100M
AGES 6-7 200M
AGES 8-10 400M (1/4 MILE)

COSTUME CONTEST!

PET FRIENDLY!

SPONSORSHIP, VENDOR AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!

FOOD, REFRESHMENTS AND MUSIC!

FUN FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES!

OUR 5K RUN/WALK4LOVE GOES THROUGH AN AMAZING TRAIL EMBRACED BY TALL BEAUTIFUL TREES. AS YOU REACH THE FINISH LINE YOU WILL BE CONGRATULATED WITH A SMILE, A BOTTLE OF WATER AND A HEARTWARMING MEDAL (MEDALS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 500 TO GO THROUGH FINISH LINE).



PARKING- $3 PER VEHICLE AT PARK ENTRANCE



_WE ARE A NON-PROFIT 501 (C)(3) WITH A MISSION TO RAISE EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPY FUNDS FOR CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DISORDERS._

_IN MEMORY OF KRISTA-MARIE MAY WE ALWAYS REMEMBER HER UNCONDITIONAL LOVE TOWARDS THE PEOPLE WHOSE HEARTS SHE TOUCHED._

Races

  • The 8th Annual Krista-Marie Touch of Love Charity 5K

    Incl. $5.00 Fee & T-Shirt (First 500 Packet Pickups ONLY)

    Sun 6th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $40.00

    Early Packet Pickup Friday, April 5, 2024 12-4 PM Runner's Depot Weston Store
  • Kids LOVE Dash

    Incl. $4.50 Fee & Finisher Medal

    Sun 6th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $24.50

    For children ages 2-10, we offer an exciting opportunity to participate in the Kid Dash Race. All registered children will receive a childs inspired finisher medal! Children registered from 2-10 are automatically registered in both the Kid Dash and the 5K. Races will be run in the following order with the following distances: 2-3 years 100 meters (can be accompanied by 1 parent) 4-5 years 200 meters 6-7 years 400 meters 8-9 years 600 meters Kid Dash Race participants will meet promptly at 7:55 AM in the Kid Dash Gathering Area located on the side of the Corporate Pavilion. A staff member will then escort each of the groups to the corresponding starting area per age category. The races will start at 8:00 AM, beginning with the youngest age group (2-3 year-olds), followed by rolling starts of the next oldest age group through the 8-9 year-old group who will start last. Registration is required $20 per participant. Only one registration per child is required for both the 5K and Kids LOVE Dash.

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Location

900 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines, 33028, FL, United States

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