Run for the Amazon 5K
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Run for the Amazon 5K
The event takes place on October 24, 2026 at Tradewinds Park in South Florida, located at 3600 and 3601 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073. It includes a 5K run/walk and a 1K kids run for ages 4-9.
Distances:
- 5K run or walk
- 1K kids run (ages 4-9)
Every participant receives a race kit that includes an official event shirt and a finisher medal. Podium awards are presented to overall winners and to age-group categories for the 5K: under 14, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, and 60 and over.
Registration opens August 21, 2026. General registration closes October 24, 2026. The listed registration fee for the 5K is $30.00 and for the 1K kids run is $20.00.
The event is organized to direct support to families living in remote riverside communities in the Brazilian Amazon. The description of the event indicates that proceeds or support from participation go toward care and services for those communities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
