Carmela’s Heart Foundation is honored to present the fourth annual Love in Action 1K, 5K & 10K Run, bringing our community together to run with purpose and support children and families in Venezuela affected by the recent humanitarian crisis. 

JOIN US! Together, we can turn compassion into action and bring relief, hope and healing hope where it is needed most.

For details about our projects or to read the story of the heart that taught us how to impact the lives of others with small acts of love, visit carmelasheart.org

Where

Vista View Park
4001 SW 142nd Ave
Davie, FL US 33330

When

Sunday, October 25th @ 7:00am

Schedule of Events

6:00AM - Vista View Park opens for participants to arrive
6:00AM - Packet Pickup opens
7:25AM - National Anthem and final race instructions
7:30AM - Gun start For the 5K & 10K Run
8:15AM -  Gun start For the 1K Walk
8:00AM - After party with music, refreshments and vendor exhibition.
8:30AM - Awards presentation (approximately)
10:00AM - The music fades until next year!
 

Details

Parking is to the left when you enter the park and is available on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis. 

Packet Pickup

Saturday, October 24th
11 am to 5 pm

Sponsored by Alex's Bicycle  https://www.alexbicycles.com/
16098 W. State Road 84 Ste 3
Weston, FL 33326

There is no on-site registration; however, online registration will remain open until 6:55 AM. Online registration is mobile device-friendly!
The course includes a 5K (3.10-mile) route that winds around and over two hills in the park. The 10K (6.20-mile) option features a second loop of the same course.
Results will be available on-site; however, you are encouraged to sign up to receive your results via text after completing your event.
Awards will be offered to the top male and female finishers as well as the top three in each age group. Overall awards are based upon gun time (gun to chip). All other awards (age groups) are based upon chip time (chip to chip).  You must be present to receive the award. 

We intend to hold a safe and enjoyable race experience for all participants. Should anything come up that might compromise our ability to fulfill that commitment (severe weather, government restrictions, etc), we will automatically transfer all in-person registrations to the virtual race.

Participants in the virtual event will have their running kit sent to the valid US address used during registration within 2 weeks of the in-person event. Please allow for transit time. We ship via the United States Postal Service.

How to get there

Vista View Park is in western Broward County.

From the East: Take 595 West to exit 2&3 towards Hiatus Road. Keep to the left as you exit. Continue to Flamingo Road and make a left (south). In about 1.4 miles, make a right onto Orange Drive, then make a right on SW 142nd Avenue. Vista View Park is 0.25 miles down on the left.
From the South: Take I75 North. Exit at Griffin Road and head east for about 0.5 miles. Turn left over Winkopp Bridge and then turn right on Orange Drive, then make the first left (on SW 142nd Avenue). Vista View Park is 0.25 miles down on the left.
From the North: Take I75 South and exit at Griffin Road. Head east for about 0.5 miles. Turn left over Winkopp Bridge and then turn right on Orange Drive, then make the first left. Vista View Park is 0.25 miles down on the left.

From the West: Take I75 South and exit at Griffin Road. Head east for about 0.5 miles. Turn left over Winkopp Bridge and then turn right on Orange Drive, then make the first left. Vista View Park is 0.25 miles down on the left.
Please note: The entrance to the park can get backed up. We are covering the park entrance fee to help reduce the backup, but please plan to arrive early enough to allow for some delays entering the park.

Virtual 5K 

Register for the Virtual 5K before Oct. 24, 2026.
Complete a 5K (3.1 miles) at your convenience, anytime and anywhere. 
Celebrate your accomplishment and help us create awareness by sharing on social media @carmelasheart  #LoveInAction or send us your photo via email at: loveinaction@carmelasheart.org
We provide the option to include the race kit (T-shirt and medal) for an additional fee of $12.00, including shipping costs. Please note that this offer is applicable only for addresses within the United States.