Walk In My Shoes 5K Run For Children's Mental Health Awareness

Our fourth annual event running right alongside the South Florida water chicken is fast approaching! This year we will be featuring a 5K and 10K on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

Get creative and put on your best Iguana costume and lets show South Florida how "Florida Man" or "Florida Woman" we can be!

Participants Receive:

• Finisher Medal

• T-Shirt

• Post Race Beer

Overall and age groups awards for 5K/10K

Awards

The awards categories will be

Overall Top 3 Male and Female 5K and 10K

Top Masters Male and Female 5K and 10K

Top 3 in each age group starting at 10 &under, 11-14, and 5 year increments up to 75 &over 5K and 10K

Packet Pickup Details

TBD

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Additional Information

Course surface is gravel/crushed stone.

Parking near the start line https://maps.app.goo.gl/2SPtrCSBJiY6Ad6c7

5K, & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6094031218

The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

Course Time Limit

2 hours.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Additional Information

Course surface is gravel/crushed stone.

Parking near the start line https://maps.app.goo.gl/2SPtrCSBJiY6Ad6c7

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6094031218

The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5946379885

The 13.1M does the out-and-back six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

We invite you to join us at our 18th annual North Creek Explorer 5K Run & Walk race which has been a local favorite for many years! It is one of just a few Saturday evening races in the area praised for its great atmosphere with live music and food for all. This race keeps growing with record number of runners, families and friends and we hope to see even more runners on the course this year in support of the Coconut Creek Police Explorer Program. In 2025 we were able to donate $8,000 to the Explorer Program thanks to the support of our community.

The race will start at 5PM and conclude with an awards ceremony recognizing the top 3 overall male and female runners as well as top 3 age group male and female winners. There are also awards for top male and female first responders. First 175 finishers will receive a medal.

All proceeds will directly benefit the Coconut Creek Police Department Explorer Program that supports protecting and serving our future community. The Explorers Program provides students, ages 14 – 18, actual experience and training for a career in law enforcement. Proceeds will cover costs for uniforms, equipment, trips, regional competitions and supplies. Without your help students cannot cover these costs or pursue their passion - giving back to the community. Help us meet our fundraising goal of $5,000 and give these students and our community the bright future it deserves! Show your support by signing up for the race or simply donating below.

All runners will receive a swag bag with a long sleeve dri-fit logo shirt. Race day registration and packet pick up for all runners will start at 3PM on race day.