Avenir 5K Fun Run/Walk

The 2026 Run4Health theme is Running Through the Decades. Dress in attire from your favorite decade. Best dressed individual and group prizes will be awarded.

Awards for Runners and walkers: Overall Male, Overall Female, Male and Female 1st-3rd in age groups.

The Run 4 Health 5k is presented by the Okaloosa County Community Health Improvement Partnership (OCHIP) in support of the Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast. Their mission is to support the success of every child and family through quality early education and care.

All sponsorships, donations, and event proceeds will benefit Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast and are deemed to be undesignated funds unless otherwise indicated by the donor.

Event details and schedule

Race start: 8 am

Awards ceremony: 9:30 am

Family field day fun and games, food trucks, vendor booths 8-11am

You may still sign up in person at either packet pick up. This is a rain or shine event. Sorry, no refunds for any reason. T-shirts for registrations after March 16 are distributed first come first serve.

Join us this year in participation of the 2026 EOD Memorial Challenge! This year's event is hosted by the NAVSCOLEOD Joint Service Association.

Starts and ends in front of the EOD Memorial located on Range Rd, Bluewater Bay.

Course details: 4.5 mile ruck | 0.5 mile swim | 4 mile run

Garmin course link: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/240469810

Admission includes (1) race entry, (2) beverage tickets, (2) meal tickets, (1) event t-shirt*.

*T-shirts guaranteed to participants registered on or before 13 April 2026. We will order extra t-shirts for those who register after that date, but it is on a first-come first-served basis.

Prizes:

Top Male / Female + Top competitor in age groups:

Under 18, 18-25, 26-30, 31-40, 41-50, over 50

Top team will be awarded as well. Teams will consist of 5 people per team. Teams are optional.

Ruck** weights:

30lb* minimum for 18 y/o and older

15lb* minimum for 17 y/o and younger

*minimum indicates eligibility for prizes. Titrate ruck weight to own fitness level/age.

**ruck= any method of carrying prescribed weight

The awards ceremony will commence when the majority of participants have finished.

Monetary proceeds will be used to execute this event and support the EOD Memorial and other EOD focused organizations.

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EODMemorialChallenge

This popular Sprint Triathlon is celebrating our 6th year in 2026. Enjoy a safe and scenic race while enjoying the beauty of historic Defuniak Springs located in the Florida panhandle. Our racers enjoy a 600 meter wet suit friendly swim in one of the world's two circular lakes, a 16 mile bike ride through the rolling hills of the Eucheeanna Valley and finish with a 5k flat run passing by the historic homes of Defuniak Springs.

Enjoy pulled pork sandwiches after the race and Celebration Party at the Last Stop Beer Vault complete with a free beer!

Race Benefits local non-profits. We donated almost $6,000 to local non-profits last year.

The name says it all!

Everything you will receive (T-shirts, medals & awards) at this race will be from past races. There is no rhyme or reason to what you receive, it’s a mystery! This is a RunPensacola event, so you know it’ll be properly managed & timed. Being the lowest price race of the Run Pensacola brand, you’ll have plenty of leftover cash to tip the bartenders at the soon-to-be Famous: Leftover Post Race Party at Crabs.

Packet Pick Up Info

Friday, May 8th 2026

Location: Running Wild, 3012 E Cervantes St, Pensacola, FL 32503

Time: 3pm – 6pm

Race Day

Saturday, May 9th 2026

Location: Crabs at Casino Beach Parking Lot

Time: 6:30am – 7:30am

Race Start Time 8AM