Live Like Jake 5K Run/Walk
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Live Like Jake 5K Run/Walk
The 13th annual Live Like Jake 5K Run/Walk takes place on April 24, 2027 in Downtown Abacoa at the Amphitheater, 1260 University Blvd., Jupiter, Florida. The event includes in-person and virtual options and a family-focused morning with a Kids Zone offering activities, music, and entertainment.
Registration options and fees listed for specific entries are:
- 5K Run/Walk: in-person and virtual entries; reduced-fee category for first responders, swim instructors and military.
- 100 yards Kids Dash for children 5 and under; free registration.
Other factual details:
- In-person 5K registration fee is $35; a reduced-fee in-person category is $30 for first responders, swim instructors and military.
- The virtual 5K fee is $40.
- The Sleep In contribution option is $30 and does not include a shirt, hat, or medal.
- Kids Dash registration is free.
Registration windows vary by entry: the standard in-person 5K window begins May 2, 2026 and closes January 31, 2027; other entries open and close on the dates provided for each option. Registration for the virtual 5K and Sleep In option opens December 2, 2026 and remains available through April 24, 2027. Kids Dash registration opens January 1, 2027.
Participants receive a choice of a race shirt or hat, a swag bag for the first 600 in-person participants, and a custom finisher medal for the first 1,200 registered. Awards include largest school team, largest gym team, overall biggest team, and traditional age-group awards. The event raises funds to provide ISR self-rescue swim lesson scholarships and to support families who have lost a child or whose child has critical medical needs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
