The City of Pembroke Pines Virtual 5K

Attention Pembroke Pines residents!  We invite you to participate in Pembroke Pines’ first Virtual 5K.  The theme is “We are all in this together…but six feet apart!  A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location and at any time you choose during the race period, even on a treadmill in your own home.  We are so proud of our residents that are complying with the social distancing requirements.  Many of our residents are using this time to enjoy the outdoors.  We have seen our residents walking, jogging, or biking to get in some daily exercise.  The Pembroke Pines Virtual 5K is just an incentive to our residents to keep doing what you are doing and have some fun.  The event is free and for Pembroke Pines residents only.  Since it’s a virtual race you will be able to avoid the crowds but still participate in the event with other residents in Pembroke Pines!  So lace up those shoes, keep six feet away from everyone else and have some fun!  Register early.  Space is limited to the first 1,000 residents and City employees. The registration period begins 5/8 and ends 5/22 and the race period starts 5/22 and ends 5/31.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS A VIRTUAL RACE?

A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road or the treadmill.  You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. And your medal will be sent directly to you.

HOW DOES A VIRTUAL RACE WORK?

Simply register for the virtual run, complete the distance anytime during the race period, anywhere you desire (even on a treadmill!), and upload your finish time to our website. We will send you a finisher’s medal after you upload your results. 

WHAT IS THE DISTANCE OF A 5K?

A 5K is 3.1 miles.

WILL THERE BE WINNERS FOR THIS RACE?

No.  This race is not a competition. We are providing a finisher medal to all those residents that register and upload their finish time to the website.  We are only providing a fun incentive for residents.

CAN ANYONE PARTICIPATE?

Yes! Young or old, fast or slow – we encourage participants of all ages and ability levels.  The only requirement is that you are a Pembroke Pines resident.

CAN I WALK?

The event is called a “run,” but you are welcome to walk the 5K distance!

DO I HAVE TO COMPLETE THE ENTIRE DISTANCE ALL AT ONCE?

Most participants complete their run all at once, but we understand that not everyone is able to complete the 5k distance in one outing. The City wants all residents to enjoy this event which is why we are less about rules and more about just having fun. 

So set your goal – whatever that may be – and go out and accomplish it! If that means you need to break up your run into multiple segments, so be it. Just track your distance and time each day and enter your TOTAL TIME after you have completed the TOTAL DISTANCE.

HOW DO I TRACK MY DISTANCE AND TIME MY RUN?

We accept results on the honor system, so you can track your distance and time however you like.

WHERE DO I UPLOAD MY RESULTS?

Right HERE . You can also upload a race photo if you’d like one included with your results and in our Finisher Photos gallery for the race.

DO I HAVE TO UPLOAD MY RESULTS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE MY MEDAL?

Yes. We also encourage all participants to submit the results of their race, along with a photo we can post in our Finisher Photo Galleries.