The Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale will host its 17th Annual Riverwalk Run on Saturday, April 1, at Huizenga Plaza in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The 5K Run/Walk and 5 Mile Run will begin at 8 a.m. and the Kids’ Fun Run will begin at 9:15 a.m. In celebration of the non-profit organization’s 80th anniversary in the community, participants are encouraged to dress up in 80’s attire and will receive a special edition T-shirt. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s current community projects, which include human trafficking awareness, transiting independent living for foster care adolescents, childhood fitness and nutrition, and the training of women volunteers.
The 17th Annual Riverwalk Run will lead more than 1,000 runners and walkers on a 5K and 5-mile course through the heart of Rio Vista. Starting at Huizenga Plaza located at 32 East Las Olas Boulevard, the USATF-certified course runs along the South Bank of the New River, wanders through the tree-lined neighborhood streets of Rio Vista, cuts through Smoker Park with views of the New River and historic Stranahan House, and finishes on the signature brick path of the Riverwalk. The event will also feature a Kids’ Fun Run, lined with parents and volunteers to guide kids along the course.
Post-race festivities will include a light brunch, kids’ activities, and prizes for the best 80’s dressed runner/walker, team and pet. Registration for the 5K and 5 Mile Run is $35 in advance and $45 on the day of the race. The Kids’ Fun Run is $10 in advance and $20 on race day.
The generous supporters of the Riverwalk Run include 1650 Wealth Management; All About Massage & Stretching, LLC; Briny Irish Pub; Casbah Spa & Salon; Chesapeake Bagel Bakery; City Furniture; Coral Ridge Country Club; Fort Lauderdale Pizza Festival; Frank H. Furman; Franklin Templeton Investments; Friendly John; GrayRobinson Attorneys at Law; Harmless Harvest; Islamorada Beer Company; Minuteman Press ; Nestle; Nova Southeastern University; Orange Theory Fitness; Popcorn, Indiana; Publix; Running Wild; Split Second Timing; The Cundy Family; The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation; The Meltzer Group; The Original Pancake House; Trader Joe’s; and Waste Management.
To kick off this year’s Riverwalk Run, the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale will host its Riverwalk Race Party at the Atlantic Hotel & Spa on March 22, 2017, from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.RiverwalkRunParty.com.
For registration or more information on the Riverwalk Run, visit www.RiverwalkRun.com. For more information on The Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale, visit www.JuniorLeagueFTL.org or contact the Junior League office at (954) 462-1350.
About The Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale
The Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale (JLGFL) is a non-profit organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
