Grace Race 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

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.

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

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