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

Updated January 21, 2015

By Rachel Planker, Staff Writer - Macaroni Kid PSL/Stuart January 16, 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.

NEW!!  Treasure Coast Run for Compassion
Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 8am
Flagler Park, Downtown Stuart 34990
100% of the race registration fees go to the Child Survival Project, which has operated to reduce infant mortality by providing care for mothers and their young children. 
Register at https://www.firstgiving.com/childsurvival/2015RFCTC or Active.com

 

NEW!! Honor Run on the Runway 5k
Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 4pm
Martin County Airport - Witham Field - 1895 SE Flying Fortress Ln Stuart 34996
Proceeds will benefit Southeast Florida Honor Flight and the Stuart Air Show

 

NEW!!  Run for the Coach 5k
Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:30am
Riverwalk Community Center • 600 North Indian River Drive Fort Pierce, FL  34950
Held each year in memory of coach and teacher Wayne Cross, and also in recognition of coaches and teachers everywhere, who are honored at the race’s end.
Register at www.active.com

 

NEW!!  Shape Up and Win 5k, 5k with childcare, and Tot Trot
Saturday, January 31, 2015 7:30am
Memorial Park • 300 SE Ocean Blvd Stuart, FL  34994
This event's proceeds will go to facilitate Winshape Camp to be hosted by FUMC Stuart June 8 - 12, 2015.
Regsiter at www.active.com 
More info can be found by contacting FUMC Stuart at 772-529-3679 or shapeupandwin@gmail.com  or by visiting http://www.stuartfumc.org/

 

Martin County Wall of Hope 5K
Saturday, February 7, 2015

Indian Riverside Park - 1707 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach 34957
Register at RunSignUp.com

 

NEW!! Fleet Feet Run For Your Heart 5K Run & Kids Fun Run
Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 7 and 8 am
Fleet Feet Stuart • 2440 NW Federal Hwy. Stuart, FL  34994
Proceeds will benefit Martin Health System's Frances Langford heart Center.
Register at www.active.com
More info available from Fleet Feet Stuart at 772-232-9255 or carolyn@fleetfeetstuart.com or http://www.fleetfeetstuart.com

 

NEW!!  10K Home Run and 2 Mile Walk
Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 7:00 AM
Jensen Beach High School • 2875 NW Goldenrod Rd Jensen Beach, FL  34957
Benefits M.E.'s Team to help fund programs involving medical research, medical assistance, and eduction for children's needs and create an organization that brings together children, donors and baseball.  Part of the Treasure Coast Challenge Series -
Register at www.active.com or to sign up for the series, go to www.treasurecoastmarathon.com
More info can be found at http://mesteamfoundation.org/

 

NEW!!  Care Net - Run For Life 5K
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Indian Riverside Park • 1707 NE Indian River Dr. Jensen Beach, FL 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

 

Marathon of the Treasure Coast 2015
Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5K and Marathon Relay

Sunday, March 1, 2015
Indian Riverside Park - 1707 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach 34957
Register at www.active.com
More info at www.treasurecoastmarathon.com

 

NEW!!  Pi Day 5k, Radius Run (ages 5 and under) and Diameter Dash (ages 6-11)
Friday, March 13, 2015 6pm
First Presbyterian Church • 1715 NW Pine Lake Dr. Stuart, FL  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

 

NEW!!  Angel Run
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Flagler Park • 201 SW Flagler Avenue Stuart, FL  34994
Benefits Molly’s House Adopt a Family Program. 
Register at http://www.mollyshouse.org/images/pdf/angel%20run%202015.pdf
Please find additional information at www.mollyshouse.org or call us at 772-223-6659. Run contact is Donna Valin at dvalin@mollyshouse.org

 

NEW!!  2nd Annual Race for the Playground 5k, 10, and Kids 1 Mile Run
Saturday, March 28, 2015, 7am
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 

 

NEW!! 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

 
New!! 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

The Flavor Run Fort Pierce
Saturday, May 16, 2015 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