The 9th Annual Krista-Marie Touch of Love Charity 5K
- Date Sun 12th April 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Pembroke Pines, Florida
- Price $24.50 - $40.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 9th Annual Krista-Marie Touch of Love Charity 5K on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the scenic C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines, Broward! This vibrant event is a fantastic opportunity to run or walk for a great cause, celebrating Autism Awareness Month. The race kicks off promptly at 7:00 a.m., so make sure to arrive early to enjoy delicious food and refreshments from local community sponsors.
Participants will receive free event shirts (limited to the first 500) and beautiful race medals for the first 500 finishers. Plus, don’t miss the fun Kid Love Dash for children aged 2-10, starting at 8:00 a.m., with exciting distances ranging from 25 meters to a quarter mile. With a costume contest, music, and a pet-friendly environment, this event is perfect for the whole family! Help us raise educational and therapy funds for children diagnosed with autism while enjoying a day filled with love, community, and inspiration. Mark your calendars and be part of this heartwarming experience!
Participants will receive free event shirts (limited to the first 500) and beautiful race medals for the first 500 finishers. Plus, don’t miss the fun Kid Love Dash for children aged 2-10, starting at 8:00 a.m., with exciting distances ranging from 25 meters to a quarter mile. With a costume contest, music, and a pet-friendly environment, this event is perfect for the whole family! Help us raise educational and therapy funds for children diagnosed with autism while enjoying a day filled with love, community, and inspiration. Mark your calendars and be part of this heartwarming experience!
Organiser's Description
THE 9TH 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
Early Packet Pickup
Be prepared, avoid the lines and get your FREE event (limited to the first 500) shirt and bib.
Saturday, April 11th at Runner's Depot from 10:00-2:00 P.M.
1378 Weston Road, Weston, FL. 33326
(754) 265-7026
_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._
MARTA GONZALEZ
MARTA@KMLOVEFUND.ORG
(954) 600-8737
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
Early Packet Pickup
Be prepared, avoid the lines and get your FREE event (limited to the first 500) shirt and bib.
Saturday, April 11th at Runner's Depot from 10:00-2:00 P.M.
1378 Weston Road, Weston, FL. 33326
(754) 265-7026
_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._
MARTA GONZALEZ
MARTA@KMLOVEFUND.ORG
(954) 600-8737
Races
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The 9h Annual Krista-Marie Touch of Love Charity 5K
Incl. $5.00 Fee & T-Shirt (First 500 Packet Pickups ONLY)
Sun 12th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$40.00
Early Packet Pickup Saturday, April 11, 2026 12-4 PM Runner's Depot Weston Store -
Kids LOVE Dash
Incl. $4.50 Fee & Finisher Medal
Sun 12th April 2026 (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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900 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines, 33028, FL, United States
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