Kennedy Kids Foundation 8K
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Kennedy Kids Foundation 4th Annual 5K and 8K
The event on 2026-09-13 is a community road race on the Barry University campus in Miami Shores, Florida. It includes in-person road races and a virtual run/walk option. Distances offered include:
- 5K in-person road race
- 8K new in-person road race option
- Virtual 5K or 8K run/walk
The in-person races are professionally timed with real-time chip tracking. Race amenities include packet pickup (an early pickup option is scheduled before race day and race day pickup is available on campus), restrooms onsite, and parking available in the South Landon Lot on North Miami Avenue. Vendor partner tables and a Community Sponsors Area provide family-friendly activities before and after the races.
Awards include cash prizes totaling $500 for overall top finishers and medals for the top three male and female finishers in each age group. The event supports teen mental health and aims to fund programs and initiatives to prevent youth suicide through the organizing foundation. The course plan uses neighborhood streets around the university and includes temporary road closures on several local roads. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
