The Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale will host its 19th Annual Riverwalk Run on Saturday, April 6th 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 starts at 9:15 am. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s current community projects, which include human trafficking awareness, diversity and inclusion, and childhood fitness and nutrition.
The 19th Annual Riverwalk Run is expected to host more than 1,000 runners and walkers. Starting at Huizenga Plaza on Las Olas Blvd., the route will curve along the bank of the New River, wandering through the tree-lined neighborhood of Rio Vista, then cut through Smoker Park with beautiful views passing by historic Stranahan House, culminating on the signature brick path of the Riverwalk.
Post-race festivities will include a light brunch, kids’ activities, and prizes. Registration for the 5K and 5 Mile Run is $35 until March 13, and $45 from March 14 until the day of the race. Early registration for the Kids’ Fun Run is $15 and regular registration is $20.
The generous supporters of the Riverwalk Run include CenterState Bank, Cushman & Wakefield, Frank Costoya Architect, Friendly John, Kelley Kronenberg, Kiwanis Club of Fort Lauderdale, ProMedia, PurePoint Financial and Smith Currie & Hancock.
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, Inc. is a non-profit 501c3 organization. The all-volunteer membership is made up of women who are committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our purpose is exclusively educational and charitable, and its members work tirelessly to support important community causes impacting women and children throughout Broward County.
To date, the Junior League has created and helped to sustain the following organizations: Jack & Jill Children’s Center, Henderson Behavioral Health, Museum of Fort Lauderdale, HandsOn Broward, Museum of Discovery and Science, KID, Inc., Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center, SOS Children’s Center, Healthfully Ever After, FLITE Center
