Devil dog Race

Firecracker 5K Run/walk City of Boca Raton

July 4th, 2025, 7:15am 5K start time Florida Atlantic University (20th Street entrance-by Administration buildings east side of campus)

AccuChip Timing on measured 5K course, race t-shirt, finisher medals guaranteed to first 1,000 registered (we will post when capacity is reached).. Awards 5 year age groups 10 & under to 70+ 3 deep in 5 year age groups male/female.

Running through the palm tree lined campus of Florida Atlantic University the City of Boca Raton Firecracker 5K kicks off our annual Fabulous Fourth of July festivities.

PACKET PICKUP: Runner's Edge (3195 N. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton - 561-361-1950) from June 28th until July 3rd (at noon) during store hours. Monday - Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-5 or Sunday 11-4 or race morning at event 6:30-7:10am. T-shirt sizes are on a first come basis so packet pickup is suggested before the event..

Sponsored by City of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University Alumni, Runner's Edge and Mission United.

Join our party and run in the setting summer sun on Thursday evening, July 17, at 7:00 p.m.! First 300 to register will receive a commemorative finisher medal and dri-fit shirt*! Beer (for those 21+) from Barrel of Monks Brewery at our post-race party.

Proceeds from the Racing with the J 5Ks benefit Levis JCC programs and services utilized by children and families in our community.

Pricing

$30 until July 7; $35 July 8-16; $45 Race Day

Awards

• Trophies will be awarded to the top three male and female winners in each age category

• Masters Award to fastest male and female runner over 40

• Top 3 male and female overall

• Finisher medals to all participants

Age categories:

10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.

Race will take place, rain or shine. No rain date. Strollers are allowed. T-shirt sizing is not guaranteed.

11th ANNUAL EVOLUTION FITNESS FOUNDATION DEVIL DOG 5K/10K

Benefiting the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park - 12551 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33498

MUST ENTER THROUGH GLADES ROAD ENTRANCE

MEET AT THE SUNSET PAVILLION

IMPORTANT DETAILS

1st Place Overall Male & Female: Win a free pair of shoes from Fleet Feet Delray Beach!

1st, 2nd & 3rd Overall Male & Female: Receive plaques and awesome swag!

Only the first 1,000 registered participants are guaranteed an event t-shirt.

Only the first 1,000 race finishers (5K & 10K) will receive a finisher medal.

RACE DAY TIMELINE

7:00 AM All 5K, 10K and 1 Mile Walk Racers Parked and Registered

7:15 AM Bagpiper, Mascot, and Color Guard Lead Runners to the Start Line

7:22 AM National Anthem

7:25 AM Final Race Instructions

7:30 AM 5K & 10K Races Begins

7:35 AM 1-Mile (non-timed) Event Begins Immediately after the 5K/10K

8:15 AM Kid Participants Parked and Registered

8:40 AM Kid 1-Mile Race Begins

The 13th Annual Every Boob Counts 5K Run/Walk promises to be a fun, spirited event. Run or walk on this certified course at South County Regional Park in Boca Raton in honor or memory of someone who has been impacted by breast cancer. Proceeds to benefit Sharsheret and other community outreach programs to increase breast cancer awareness, promote the importance of early detection and provide support and resources to those in our local community. Lots of race day festivities for the entire family to enjoy. Race t-shirts guaranteed to the first 800 registrants and finisher medals guaranteed to the first 800 registrants. Shirt sizes first come, first served and not guaranteed.

RACE IS SOLD OUT! THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!!

RUNNERS THAT REGISTERED ON OR AFTER 11/21/25 NOT GUARANTEED A RACE SHIRT OR MEDAL. CAN CHECK BACK AT THE AWARDS AREA AFTER THE RACE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.

Best Leg Day Ever!

Join us for our 17th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk – it's become a local tradition! On Thursday, November 27, “Turkey Day,” we invite the whole family flock to run, walk or trot. The race also features a Youth 1 Mile Fun Run; all racers will enjoy refreshments following the race.

The first 2,000 participants to register will receive a dri-fit t-shirt and the first 2,000 finishers receive a commemorative medal.

We have reached capacity with 2,200 participants, registration is now closed. We cannot accept race day registration.

Proceeds from the Paul Markhoff Racing with the J 5Ks benefit the Levis JCC programs and services utilized by children and families in our community.

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Race Schedule

Registration/Packet Pickup: 6:00 - 7:00 am

5K Run/Walk: 7:30 am

Youth 1 Mile Fun Run: 8:30 am

Pricing

5k Ages 10 and under: $25 until November 16; $30 November 17-26; $35 Race Day

Ages 11 and over: $35 until November 16; $40 November 17-26; $50 Race Day

Youth 1 Mile Fun Run: $20 until November 16; $30 November 17-Race Day

Race Packet Pickup

1. Levis JCC/Federation 95th Ave.

21050 95th Avenue S., Boca Raton 33428

Must have valid driver’s license to enter the campus

Monday, November 24, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, November 25, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

2. Runner's Edge

3195 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton

Saturday, November 22, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday, November 23, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Monday, November 24 - Tuesday, November 25, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Race Day

Race packets will be distributed at South County Regional Park at the Sunset Pavilion

Thursday, November 27, 6:00 - 7:00 am

Awards

Awards will be given to:

• Top 3 male and female overall.

• Masters Award to fastest male and female runner over 40

• Top 3 male and female in the following age group categories: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

• Top 3 overall Schwedelson Special Needs 5K

• Collectible finisher medals to the first 1700 5k participants

• All kids will receive a medal for the 1 mile fun run

Parking

All park entrances to South County Regional Park will close at 7:00 am due to road closures. The only entrance that will remain open will be the Glades Rd. entrance. Please see parking map above under Parking Information.

Race will take place rain or shine. No rain date. Strollers are allowed. Shirt sizing is not guaranteed.