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13th Annual Riverwalk Run

Huizenga Plaza

Saturday, March 23, 2013 @ 7:00 AM

 

Date

Start: Saturday, March 23, 2013 @ 7:00 AM

Additional Date Information

5 Mile and 5K 7:00am, Kids' Fun Run 8:15am

Address

Huizenga Plaza
Las Olas Blvd. and Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Brief Description

The 13th Annual Riverwalk Run takes runners on a beautiful course along the New River and through the historic neighborhood of Rio Vista in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. Choose to participate in the 5 mile run, 5K run/fitness walk, or enter the kids in the Kids' Fun Run! We invite you to stay afterwards for brunch and the awards ceremony. Help us Run for the Future and make a difference in the lives of Broward County!

Kids' Fun Run

Register your child for the Kids' Fun Run! The path is lined by adults. All kids receive a finishers medal!

Race Party presented by Bimini Boatyard

Need one last hoorah before race day? The Riverwalk Run Pre-Race Party will be held at Bimini Boatyard Bar & Grill on Thursday, March 14th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. We hope you will join us for an evening of fun benefiting the many community initiatives that the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale supports.

Additional Race Party Info

Your entry ticket includes beer and wine, vodka and rum drinks, appetizers, and live entertainment. There will also be amazing silent auction items! $30 pre-registration or $35 at the door!

Awards & Age Divisions

The top 3 finishers in each category will walk away with a beautiful print of the Riverwalk by local artist Audrey Spitzmiller as it appears on the race t-shirt! Overall M/F, Masters M/F, Grand Masters M/F, Wheelchair M/F, Age divisions: 10 and under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-25 and each five-year interval thereafter through 80.

Packet Pick Up

Skip The Race Day Lines! Race Packets can be collected at the following locations: PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST REGISTER BY MARCH 18 BY 6PM TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR EARLY PACKET PICK-UP! Runners Depot 1489 17th Street Causeway Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-712-9951 Wednesday, March 20th 11:30am - 7pm Running Wild 1133 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-565-9400 Thursday, March 21st 11:30am - 8pm

Additional Information

This event benefits the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale's current community projects. Our newest projects include: The FLITE Center to benefit adolescents aging out of the foster care system, Childhood Fitness and Nutrition (Kids in the Kitchen and Healthfully Ever After), and numerous done-in-a-day projects benefiting other nonprofits in Broward County.

Founded in 1937, the JLGFL has created several of Broward County's top charitable organizations including Kids in Distress, Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, Henderson Mental Health Center, Museum of Discovery & Science, Jack & Jill Children's Center and more! Over this 75 history, the JLGFL has invested over $1 million and provided over 1 million volunteer hours that have directly improved our community.

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