Uptown 5k
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Past event
7:30 AM EST
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting community event at the 5th annual Uptown 5K on the Runway, taking place on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) in Broward County! This unique 5K fun run/walk invites participants of all ages and abilities to take a memorable stroll down the airport runway, where people—not planes—will take off for a great cause. Boarding begins at 7:30 AM, followed by the official takeoff at 8:30 AM.
After the race, enjoy the vibrant Uptown 5K Village filled with fun activities, refreshments, and festivities celebrating aviation and community spirit. Best of all, there’s no registration fee, although participants must register to join in the fun. Proceeds from this uplifting event will benefit the Trustbridge Hospice Foundation, which provides essential care and support for individuals in the community, including those without insurance. Join us for a day of compassion, camaraderie, and community engagement, and help make a difference in the lives of others!
After the race, enjoy the vibrant Uptown 5K Village filled with fun activities, refreshments, and festivities celebrating aviation and community spirit. Best of all, there’s no registration fee, although participants must register to join in the fun. Proceeds from this uplifting event will benefit the Trustbridge Hospice Foundation, which provides essential care and support for individuals in the community, including those without insurance. Join us for a day of compassion, camaraderie, and community engagement, and help make a difference in the lives of others!
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Organiser's description
Compassion will take flight at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) on Saturday, November 18, 2023, for the 5th annual Uptown 5K on the Runway. Trustbridge Hospice Foundation and FXE invite community members of all ages and abilities to participate in a 5K fun run/walk on the FXE runway, where people, not planes, will take off from the runway. Be a part of this one-of-a-kind experience - no boarding pass or luggage fees required. Although there is no registration fee, participants are required to register. Boarding begins at 7:30am and Takeoff is at 8:30am.
After taking in the sights and sounds on the FXE runway, participants will disembark into the Uptown 5K Village for fun, refreshments and festivities. Join us and celebrate Aviation, the Uptown community and Compassion Towards Others. All proceeds benefit Trustbridge Hospice Foundation.
About Trustbridge Hospice Foundation
Join us as a volunteer fundraiser and raise money for Trustbridge Hospice Foundation. Trustbridge Hospice Foundation is committed to providing extraordinary care for everyone in our community, including those without insurance coverage or the ability to pay. We are dedicated to raising funds for the programs and services of Trustbridge including comfort care, charitable care, music therapy, pet therapy, adult and childrens bereavement services and childrens camps.
About Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is hosting the Uptown 5K on the Runway to help fulfill the Airports mission of attracting businesses to the area, helping tenants prosper, and benefiting the community. The 5K event supports FXE's dedication to its neighbors, tenants, and employees by raising awareness for Trustbridges commitment to providing extraordinary care for everyone in our community, including those without insurance coverage or the ability to pay.
After taking in the sights and sounds on the FXE runway, participants will disembark into the Uptown 5K Village for fun, refreshments and festivities. Join us and celebrate Aviation, the Uptown community and Compassion Towards Others. All proceeds benefit Trustbridge Hospice Foundation.
About Trustbridge Hospice Foundation
Join us as a volunteer fundraiser and raise money for Trustbridge Hospice Foundation. Trustbridge Hospice Foundation is committed to providing extraordinary care for everyone in our community, including those without insurance coverage or the ability to pay. We are dedicated to raising funds for the programs and services of Trustbridge including comfort care, charitable care, music therapy, pet therapy, adult and childrens bereavement services and childrens camps.
About Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is hosting the Uptown 5K on the Runway to help fulfill the Airports mission of attracting businesses to the area, helping tenants prosper, and benefiting the community. The 5K event supports FXE's dedication to its neighbors, tenants, and employees by raising awareness for Trustbridges commitment to providing extraordinary care for everyone in our community, including those without insurance coverage or the ability to pay.
Location
1515 West Commercial Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL, Fort Lauderdale, 33309, FL, United States
Uptown 5k
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