The 8th Annual Mayor Messam’s 5K

Race Information

The race starts at 9:00 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

The gate for the park opens at 8:00 AM.

The parking fee is $3.00 per car. The fee is not included with registration.

The start is located next to Cricket Field 2, just off the parking lot, across from the baseball fields https://maps.app.goo.gl/VGdtpngC2c92e3kL7

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6615854447

On the course map, we will start at the green dot.

This is an out-and-back course. (1.56M)

5K does the course two times.

10K does the course 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

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Join The Pride Center at Equality Park on Sunday, April 19th, 2026 at Charnow Park for the Rainbow 5K!

Rock your most vibrant rainbow gear or favorite color for the 2026 Rainbow 5K! Join us for this family friendly 5K run/walk. All participants will receive a finisher medal, t-shirt and chip timing! All registrants 12 years of age and under are free. Proceeds from this race will benefit The Pride Center at Equality Park.

Packet Pickup:

Friday (04/17/2026): 4:00PM-7:00PM @ The Pride Center at Equality Park (2040 North Dixie Highway - Wilton Manors, FL 33305)

Saturday (04/18/2026): 12:00PM-5:00PM @ The Pride Center at Equality Park (2040 North Dixie Highway - Wilton Manors, FL 33305)

Saturday (04/18/2026): 12:00PM-5:00PM @ Runner's Depot (1489 SE 17th Street - Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316)

5K Day Schedule:

6:00AM – Registration opens

6:45AM – Warm up

7:00AM – 5K begins

To view route map, please click here.

Race Timing

Race timing is being provided by Southern Timing, LLC. All participants will receive an individual results page complete with live results, pace breakdown, finisher certificate and a 20 second clip of you crossing the start/finish line! Results will be streamed live during the race to https://www.southerntimingfl.com/results

RACE LOCATION:

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

Date: May 4th, 2025

Times:

5K: 8:00am

MARGARITA MILE: 9:15AM

TACO TROT: 9:45AM

ADDRESS:

3050 Ray Ferrero Jr Blvd,

Davie, FL 33314

AWARDS:

5K

The 5K will have USATF age group awards.

The categories will be Overall Top 3 Male and Female, with the top 3 in each age group starting at 14 &under, 15-19, and 5 year increments until 80 &over.

Margarita Mile

The Margarita Mile will crown 1 Male and 1 Female winner.

Taco Trot

For the little Taco Trotters we will have finisher medals for them.

RULES

5K:

Anyone may participate in the 5K run, however you must be 21 & over to enjoy a beer after the run. We will be checking ID's and will strictly enforce this policy.

Margarita Mile:

YOU MUST BE 21 & OVER TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. Participants will be given a margarita prior to the start of the race. You will be required to drink the entire margarita prior to starting the run. The Margarita will be in can form and will be distributed to you prior to the start. If you register for this category and are NOT 21 and over, you will not be refunded and you will be disqualified. Even though we will check ID's at bib distribution, we also reserve the right to check ID's at Margarita distribution. Make sure you are carrying your ID with you at all times.

Taco Trot:

This event is a 400 Meter kids dash, that will be restricted to kids 10 & under. Parents, we encourage you to dress your trotters in your favorite Taco costume or Cinco De Mayo festive gear!

Race Information

The race starts at 9:00 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

The gate for the park opens at 8:00 AM.

The parking fee is $3.00 per car. The fee is not included with registration.

The start is located next to Cricket Field 2, just off the parking lot, across from the baseball fields https://maps.app.goo.gl/VGdtpngC2c92e3kL7

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6615854447

On the course map, we will start at the green dot.

This is an out-and-back course. (1.56M)

5K does the course two times.

10K does the course 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