Events
Description
The 7th Annual 5K Family Fun Day will take place on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, at the Zoo Miami. Whether on the warm-blooded mammal team or the cold-blooded reptile team, go wild and thrive at this year’s race. As the sun rises, watch the animals wake up throughout your run and later visit them as you enjoy all the offerings and celebrate our County workforce at the Family Fun Day and Picnic event.
This event is open to all ages and fitness levels, experienced runners will begin the 5K run at 7 a.m. They will be followed by the general race at 7:30 a.m. The course will follow along the path as you see the animals wake up to a new day. At the completion of the run/walk, employees and their families will have refreshments, activities and entertainment until 1 pm.
Some of the event highlights:
- Celebrate our 5K racers and IThrive Anniversary
- Departmental Relay Race
- Entertainment from Creative Entertainment Group
- Food and refreshments featuring Salty Doughnuts and others
- Climbing walls and fun for the family
- Giveaways, contests and more
Register by October 14th. No tickets will be available on event day.
*T-shirt sizing and complete race day packet cannot be guaranteed to those who register after September 22.
Note: This will be an in-person event and all participants in attendance are recommended follow all applicable County, State and CDC guidelines.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.miamidade.gov/wellnessworks.
Place
12400 SW 152nd St
Miami, FL 33177
Race Contact Info
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
There is another event coming up that is really important to all of us - the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Whether we’ve faced it ourselves, or someone we love has, almost everyone has been affected by breast cancer in some way. We hope you will show your support with either a donation or by joining us on Saturday Oct 28th at Loan Depot Park (formally Marlins Stadium) at 9:00 AM.
There is no cost for entry and registration can be completed by using this link: www.MakingStridesWalk.org/MiamiFL
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