Apex Predator Summer Showdown

E5 Moves 5k and 1 Mile run/walk will take place on April 26th, 2026 at 7:00am. Quiet Waters Park.

Please join us for Element Five Fitness's "E5 Moves" 4th Annual 5k and 1 Mile run/walk.

100% of proceeds will benefit the Eagles Haven Wellness Center.

The mission of Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center is to honor the lives of the victims and survivors of the tragic MSD school shooting, to rediscover wellness and to restore hope to the Parkland/Coral Springs community through family strengthening navigation services, wellness experiences, crisis support, and support groups.

Let's MOVE for Eagles Haven Wellness Center.

Event Information:

Sunday, April 26th, 2026.

Prizes for Top 3 Male + Top 3 Female Finishers

All participants receive a finisher medal.

All participants receive a race t-shirt.

PACKET PICK UP:

Location for Pick Up:

Element Five Fitness: 6370 N State Road 7, Suite 112 Coconut Creek FL, 33073

Friday (April 24th) 4:00pm-7:00pm

Saturday (April 25th) 10am-2pm

Race Day Packet Pickup is available beginning at 5:45am.

RACE DAY: 7:00am Start Time. Quiet Waters Park.

VIRTUAL RUNNERS: Thank you so much for your virtual participation. There is no virtual submission required. If you'd like to get social, please tag your time upon completion @ElementFiveFitness - we'd love to repost and thank you for your support! Your medal and t-shirt will be mailed 1 week after the event.

This is an out and back walk or run 5K or 10K. This event will take place at the Pompano Air Park! There will be a clock at the finish line so you can see your time, this a non-scored event. This is an event that is perfect for you to run honoring your mom or an event to be completed with your mom... maybe you want a morning off from the kids this is the perfect opportunity to do so! Remember if you are a member you get $5 off when you login and register. Also, if you are 18 and under its $15 and if your 75 or older and a member of the club you run / walk for free! Parking is free as well! Come join the fun!

Apex Predator Lionfish Derby – 2026

The Hunt Expands. The Mission Continues.

The Apex Predator Lionfish Derby returns in May 2026 with an expanded format that opens participation to personal boats, and multiple dive outfitters as well as expanded hunt areas. This two-day conservation-focused tournament brings together the dive community to combat one of the greatest threats to Florida’s reefs — invasive lionfish.

Event Dates & Times

Apex Predator Open (Two Day Derby):

Tournament Start: Saturday, May 30, 2026 – 7:00AM

Tournament End: Sunday, May 31, 2026 – 4:00 PM

Awards: Sunday, May 31, 2026 – 5:00 PM

The Mini (Single Dive Derby):

Tournament Start: Saturday, May 30, 2026 – 8:00AM

Tournament End: Saturday, May 30, 2026 – 1:30 PM

Awards: Saturday, May 30, 2026 – 1:00 PM

Tournament Format

Apex Predator Open (2 Day Derby)

The Main Apex Predator Lionfish Derby runs both Saturday and Sunday and is open to:

• Personal boats

• Divers using their own selected dive outfitters

Divers will compete in teams of two to remove as many lionfish as possible. Each participant will receive a commemorative Apex Predator challenge coin as well as a large mesh dive bag. Participants may hunt anytime between daylight Saturday morning and 4:00 PM Sunday, submitting fish for official measure and count on Sunday. Hunters may hunt anywhere in Florida but all fish must be presented during the official count and measure ceremony on Sunday May 30th for the fish to count.

Mini Derby – South Florida Diving Headquarters

In addition to the main derby, a Mini Derby will be hosted at South Florida Diving Headquarters. Participants will board a chartered dive boat and head out to designated dive sites to hunt. Divers will compete in teams of two to remove as many lionfish as possible during a two tank dive. Each participant will receive a commemorative Apex Predator challenge coin as well as a large mesh dive bag. If you need rental gear and/or tanks please contact South Florida Diving Headquarters directly. 954-783-2299

• Single-boat, single-dive tournament (Saturday Morning)

• Participation limited to divers on the chartered boat

• Mini Derby awards at approximately 1:30 PM Saturday

• All fish caught during the Mini derby will be counted toward the Apex Predator Open Derby totals if the participant has registered for both derbies.

Packet Pickup & Check-In

All participants for the Apex Predator Open must attend packet pickup and check-in on Saturday morning in Pompano Beach or virtually at a Friday night MS Teams meeting.

This applies to both Main Derby and Mini Derby participants.

Awards & Scoring

Apex Predator Open Awards

Main Derby awards will be presented Sunday at 5:00 PM following the official close of the tournament. Fish will be turned in in Pompano Beach.

Categories:

1. Most Lionfish Caught: $300 cash prize

2. Largest Lionfish: $200 cash prize

3. Smallest Lionfish: $100 cash prize

Mini Derby Awards

Mini Derby awards will be presented Saturday at roughly 1:00 PM following completion of the single dive.

This derby will happen on a chartered boat with South Florida Diving Headquarters. Your Registration includes entry on the boat but participants must provide their own dive gear. If you need rental gear and/or tanks please contact South Florida Diving Headquarters directly. 954-783-2299

Categories:

1. Most Lionfish Caught: $150 cash prize

2. Largest Lionfish: $100 cash prize

3. Smallest Lionfish: $50 cash prize

Final Notes

• Tournament rules, safety requirements, and scoring details will be provided prior to the event

• All participants must complete packet pickup and check-in to be eligible for awards

• Conservation, safety, and sportsmanship are core expectations of the Apex Predator series

Join us and help protect Florida’s reefs while competing in the 2026 Apex Predator Lionfish Derby.