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Upcoming Walks/Runs: 5K Races, Marathons & More to Keep You Moving

Updated February 24, 2015

By Rachel Planker, Staff Writer - Macaroni Kid PSL/Stuart February 27, 2015
Looking to get in shape or improve your fitness? Signing up for an upcoming race can be the perfect way to stay motivated and on track with your goals. Whether you’re a novice planning to complete your first 5k or an elite athlete looking for your next challenge, we’ve got some great LOCAL options for you to help you achieve your goals. As always, check the event organizer’s website or give them a call to verify details.

Do you know of any walks, runs, races, etc. that are not shown here, please feel free to email amandap@macaronikid.com the details, or submit it using our submit event form, and we'll add it to the list.

Care Net - Run For Life 5K
Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 6:00 AM
Indian Riverside Park - 1707 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach 34957
Supports Care Net Pregnancy Services
Register at www.active.com or http://runforlife5k.com
More info at 772-871-2211 or caroline.carenet@gmail.com 


The Sunrise Theatre Dick Hellstrom Memorial 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 7:30 AM
Sunrise Theatre for the Performing Arts - 117 South Second Street Fort Pierce 34950
Proceeds benefit the Sunrise Theatre Foundation
Register at www.active.com
More information at www.sunrisetheatre.com/sunrise-5k-run.html


Marathon of the Treasure Coast 2015
Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5K and Marathon Relay
Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 6:00 AM
Indian Riverside Park - 1707 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach 34957
Register at www.active.com
More info at www.treasurecoastmarathon.com 


Merrill Lynch Bull Run
Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 6:30 AM
Merrill Lynch Building - 2301 SE Monterey Road, Stuart 34996
Benefits the United Way of Martin County’s Common Good Fund and Helping People Succeed
CLICK HERE to register
More information at www.unitedwaymartincounty.org 


Pi Day 5k, Radius Run (ages 5 and under) and Diameter Dash (ages 6-11)
Friday, March 13, 2015 at 6:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church - 1715 NW Pine Lake Dr. Stuart 34994
Benefits Felix A. Williams Elementary School
Register at www.active.com
For more info contact the PTA at  772-529-3679 or by email at piday5k@gmail.com  


3rd Annual Scholarship 5K
Friday, March 20, 2015 at 6:30 PM
PGA Learning Center - 8565 Commerce Center Drive, Port Saint Lucie 34986
Benefits the Treasure Coast Builders Association (TCBA) Charitable Fund
Register at www.tcba5k.com/register 
More information at www.tcba5K.com 


7th Annual Manatee Center 5K
Saturday, March 21, 2015, Registration at 6:30 AM 
Manatee Observation & Education Center - 480 North Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce 34950
Benefits the Manatee Center's educational exhibit refresh
Early registration, through 3/1: $25 | 3/1 and race day: $30
Contact info@tcmfinc.org for advance registration info
More information at www.tcmfinc.org


4th Annual Riding for Heros
Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 7:30 AM
Justin Wilson Memorial Park - 2050 SW Mapp Road, Palm City 34990
Benefits the LCpl Justin J. Wilson (US Marines) Memorial Foundation, Inc.
Register at www.active.com 
More information at www.justinswings.org 

2nd Annual Race for the Playground 5k, 10, and Kids 1 Mile Run
Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 7:00 AM
Jensen Beach Elementary School - 2525 NE Savannah Rd, Jensen Beach, 34957
Register at www.active.com
Benefits the Jensen Beach Community Playground
More info at denisefaherty@bellsouth.net or 772-263-1742 


Sailfish Striders Spring Cleaning 5-Miler
Friday, April 10, 2015 at 6:00 PM
Stuart Beach Parking Lot - 889 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart 39446
CLICK HERE to register
More info at www.sailfishstriders.com



2015 Walk Now For Autism Speaks
Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 8:00 AM 
Tradition Square - 10489 SW Meeting Street, Port Saint Lucie 34987
Sign up at www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/treasurecoast
More info at www.facebook.com/AutismSpeaks.TreasureCoast


Law Enforcement Torch Run 5K
Saturday,April 11, 2015 at 8:00 AM
SW Village Parkway, Tradition 34987
Benefits Special Olympics
Sign up at www.psltorchrun.simplerace.com/register
More info at www.psltorchrun.simplerace.com


4th Annual Brianna Cooper Heavenly Smiles 5K/10K Run 2K Family Fun Walk
Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 7:00 AM
River Forest Community - 9050 SW Pennsylvania Ave. Stuart, FL 34997
Register at www.active.com
More info at http://www.bcoopersmiles.com

 
DTR Endurance Challenge - Trail Run
Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 7:00 AM
Jonathan Dickinson State Park - 16450 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound 33455
Register at http://www.active.com
More info at www.dtrendurance.com


RamRock 8K & Kids Fun Run

Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 7:00 AM
Redeemer Lutheran Church - 2450 SE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart 34996
Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Stuart/RamRock8K
More info call Caroline at 772-233-3001


Care Net Walk for Life 2015
Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 9:00 AM
Jensen Beach High School - 2875 NW Goldenrod Road, Jensen Beach 34957
Benefits Care Net Pregnancy Service locations 
CLICK HERE to register
More info visit www.carenetfriends.com, call 772-359-0983 or email caroline.carenet@gmail.com


Treasure Coast Great Strides Walk
Friday, April 24, 2015, at 5:00 PM 
Indian Riverside Park - 1707 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach 34957
Benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
CLICK HERE to register on line
For more information contact Colette Beland at 561-683-9965 or cbeland@cff.org 


JROTC 99th Anniversary First Annual 5K Run
Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 8:00 AM
Veteran's Memorial Park/Band Shell - 300 SE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart 34994
Benefits the Wounded Warrior Project
Information and registration at www.active.com 


Run Wild in the Park 5K
Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 7:15 AM
Jonathan Dickinson State Park - 16450 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound 33455
Register at http://www.active.com
More info at www.jupitermedicalacademy.org


4th Annual National Walk to End Brain Tumors
 
Saturday, May 2, 2015 
Indian RiverSide Park - 1707 Northeast Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach 34957
Benefits Pediatric Brain Cancer Research
CLICK HERE to Register
More info at www.gojoeygo.com 


The Flavor Run Fort Pierce
Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 9:00 AM

Saint Lucie County Fairgrounds - 15601 West Midway Road, Fort Pierce 34945
CLICK HERE to register
More info at www.flavorrun.com/locations/ftpierce.html 


24th Annual Run For the Pineapple 5K
Monday, May 25, 2015 at 6:00 AM

Sewall's Point Town Commons Park - South Sewalls Point Road, Sewall's Point 34996
Register at www.active.com
More info at www.sailfishstriders.com 


Treasure Coast Triathlon
Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 5:00 AM
Jensen Beach Park - 4191 NE Ocean Boulevard, Jensen Beach 34957
Register at www.active.com 
More info at www.trilifevents.com 


Hutchingson Island Half Iron 2015
Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 5:00 AM
Jensen Beach Park - 4191 NE Ocean Boulevard, Jensen Beach 34957
Register at www.active.com 
More info at www.trilifevents.com