10th Annual - Sunrise Half Marathon & 5k

The 5.4 Funky Run!!

What:

Back for our Sixth year! Get ready for the funkiest run around! Celebrate the iconic disco era and the music that makes us shake our booties with this exhilarating and challenging 5.4 mile course! The 5.4 Funky Run is directed by an RRCA Certified Race Director!

When:

Saturday, August 16, 2025 @ 7:00am

Where:

Vista View Park

4001 SW 142nd Ave

Fort Lauderdale, FL US 33330

Schedule of events:

• 6:00AM - Vista View Park opens for participants to arrive

• 6:00AM - Packet Pickup opens

• 6:45AM - Packet Pickup closes

• 6:55AM - National Anthem and final race instructions

• 7:00AM - Gun start

• 7:30AM - First finishers across the finish line (approximately)

• 7:35AM - The music cranks up and the after party begins!

• 8:20AM - Awards presentation (approximately)

• 9:30AM - Last dance as the music fades until next year

Details:

Parking is to the right when you enter the park and is available on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis. Once you are parked, the event is a short walk over a small foot bridge on the North side of the park.

There will be a designated Packet Pickup area for last minute pickups. There is no on-site registration, however, online registration will remain open until 6:55AM. Online registration is mobile device friendly!

The course is a 5.4 mile route around and over the two hills in the park (Two 2.7 mile loops).

Results will be available on-site, however, you are encouraged to sign up to have your results texted to you upon completing your event.

Awards will be offered to the top THREE male and female finishers as well as the top three in each age group. Overall awards are based upon gun time (gun to chip). All other awards (age groups) are based upon chip time (chip to chip). Awards are for BOTH the 5.4 Mile and 2.7 courses!!! (Virtual participants are not eligible for awards)

Male and female age groups are:

• 0–9

• 10–14

• 15–19

• 20–29

• 30–39

• 40–49

• 50–59

• 60–69

• 70–79

• 80–89

• 90–Up

(Age based upon years old on race day)

Don’t worry if you are not a competitive runner, we will be offering special awards for the funkiest outfits too! And make sure to get down to the music…there may be something special for the best dancers we see in the crowd!

It is our intention to hold a safe and enjoyable race experience for all participants. Should anything come up that might compromise our ability to fulfill that commitment (severe weather, government restrictions, etc…), we will automatically transfer all in-person registrations to the virtual race.

Participants in the virtual event will have their swag items sent to the valid US-address used during registration within 2 weeks of the in-person event. Please allow for transit time. We ship via the United States Postal Service.

How to get there:

Vista View Park is in western Broward County.

• From the East: Take 595 West to exit 2&3 towards Hiatus Road. Keep to the left as you exit. Continue to Flamingo Road and make a left (south). In about 1.4 miles, make a right onto Orange Drive then make a right on SW 142nd Avenue. Vista View Park is 0.25 mile down on the left.

• From the South: Take I75 North. Exit at Griffin Road and head east for about 0.5 miles. Turn left over Winkopp Bridge and then turn right on Orange Drive then make the first left (on SW 142nd Avenue). Vista View Park is 0.25 mile down on the left.

• From the North: Take I75 South and exit at Griffin Road. Head east for about 0.5 miles. Turn left over Winkopp Bridge and then turn right on Orange Drive then make the first left. Vista View Park is 0.25 mile down on the left.

• From the West: Take I75 South and exit at Griffin Road. Head east for about 0.5 miles. Turn left over Winkopp Bridge and then turn right on Orange Drive then make the first left. Vista View Park is 0.25 mile down on the left.

Please note: The entrance to the park can get backed up. We are covering the park entrance fee to help reduce the backup, but please plan to arrive early enough to allow for some delays entering the park.

Get ready to lace up your sneakers for a cause that truly matters! On Saturday, November 7, 2026, the 14th Annual Run 4 Life 5K will take over the scenic trails of Vista View Park. For the first time, this year’s event features a breathtaking sunset start, allowing participants to race against a backdrop of golden South Florida skies. Whether you are a competitive runner, a casual walker, or a family looking for a meaningful evening out, the atmosphere promises to be electric as the community unites to honor donors, celebrate recipients, and support those currently waiting for a life-saving transplant.

​The event is proudly hosted by the Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency (LAORA), an organization renowned for its incredible work in organ and tissue donation awareness. Beyond the finish line, the Run 4 Life 5K serves as a vital platform for LAORA to continue its mission of saving lives and providing support to donor families throughout the community. By participating in this sunset run, you are directly contributing to the education and outreach efforts that make these miracles possible.

Events

• Half Marathon / 10K and 5K - (Registration required)

• 1 Mile Walk / City of Weston Commission Cup (Free event but registration required to participate in the Weston elementary school competition. See https://westonrotaryrun.com/ for details)

• Fitness, Health & Fun Festival (free event)

Event details and schedule

The 5K, 10K and Half Marathon RUNNERS' PACKAGES include:

• Newly designed and premium material shirts (retail value USD 30)

• Newly designed premium design finisher medals for all run participants

• Goodie carry-on bag

• Medals for best runners in multiple age categories.

• FREE PREMIUM Breakfast buffet for Runners

• FREE Parking

• FREE entry to the Fitness & HEALTH festival with 50+ activity booths, bands, obstacle course, games, raffles and fun activities for all age groups.

Runner and Run Teams contact info: Eduardo Briones, email: [email protected]

Runners Registration and Package Pickup

• Saturday Dec-5th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at YMCA, Regional Park in Weston

• Sunday Dec-6th (event day) as of 5:00 AM at Cypress Bay High School in Weston

(To avoid long waiting lines on race day, we encourage all runners to pick up their packages on Saturday)

Health & Fitness Festival

• FITNESS, HEALTH AND FUN & HEALTH FESTIAL on Sunday Dec-7th from 9:00 AM to NOON (FREE event, no registration required).

• Festival activities will included 50+ booths and event locations with health-related and sports activities and competitions, children and adult obstacle courses, dunk tank, an event stage, bands playing, DJ and a raffle for a GRAND PRIZE and much more. Free raffle participation but registration required.

• CITY OF WESTON COMMISSION CUP 2025 with 1 Mile Family Walk at 9:15 AM for Weston's elementary school children (Registration required, registration details at https://westonrotaryrun.com/ for details)

For event updates check our Facebook page and website http://www.westonrotaryrun.com

Disclaimer: There will be no REFUNDS what-so-ever. You must complete the in-person event in order to receive your finisher medal.