Westglades 5k Run/Walk Bubble Run

WELCOME TO

SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES FLORIDA

STEPS FOR SOS 5K RUN/WALK — HOMECOMING

We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s STEPS for SOS 5K Run/Walk is coming home to the City of Coconut Creek!

Join us as we celebrate our homecoming at beautiful Tradewinds Park, a scenic setting filled with memories, energy, and heart.

This event raises crucial funds and awareness to provide hope, healing, and lifelong support for children in foster care.

Our goal: $125,000 — every step helps us get closer.

Event Details

Saturday, April 11th,2026

Tradewinds Park – Coconut Creek, FL

Address: 3600 W Sample Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33066

Schedule:

6:30 AM – Vendor Set Up

7:00 AM – Registration Opens

7:30 AM – Warm Up

8:00 AM – 5K Runners Start

8:05 AM – Walkers Start

9:10 AM – Awards & Recognition

10:30 AM – Event Ends

Parking: Free entry! Directions provided at the park gate.

🌟 Event Highlights

$25 Registration for Runners/Walkers

Official 5K Route

Children’s Play Zone

Sponsor Showcase

Fitness, Fun, Food & Entertainment

🏆 Incentives & Rewards

Raise $100 – Earn your exclusive 2026 “STEPS for SOS” T-shirt

Volunteer – Earn community service hours + a Volunteer Tee

Raise $500+ – Become a Champion & unlock surprise perks

Runners – Age group medals for top finishers (10–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+)

Walkers – Enjoy the route with family, friends, coworkers, or even your leashed pets

Virtual Participants – $25 – Walk or run anywhere! Complete your 5K at your own pace and get your medal + shirt by mail

💜 Get Involved

Whether you run, walk, volunteer, or sponsor, your participation makes an impact.

Every dollar raised helps SOS Children’s Villages Florida provide safe, loving homes and opportunities for children to thrive.

Let’s make every step count — together!

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

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.

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