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Upcoming Walks/Runs: 5K Races, Marathons & More to Keep You Moving

Updated January 29, 2015

By Rachel Planker January 30, 2015
Looking to get in shape or improve your fitness? Signing up for an upcoming race can be the perfect way to stay motivated and on track with your goals. Whether you’re a novice planning to complete your first 5k or an elite athlete looking for your next challenge, we’ve got some great LOCAL options for you to help you achieve your goals. As always, check the event organizer’s website or give them a call to verify details.

Do you know of any walks, runs, races, etc. that are not shown here, please feel free to email amandap@macaronikid.com the details, or submit it using our submit event form, and we'll add it to the list.

 

NEW!!  Shape Up and Win 5k, 5k with childcare, and Tot Trot
Saturday, January 31, 2015 7:30am
Memorial Park • 300 SE Ocean Blvd Stuart, FL  34994
This event's proceeds will go to facilitate Winshape Camp to be hosted by FUMC Stuart June 8 - 12, 2015.
Regsiter at www.active.com 
More info can be found by contacting FUMC Stuart at 772-529-3679 or shapeupandwin@gmail.com  or by visiting http://www.stuartfumc.org/

 

Martin County Wall of Hope 5K
Saturday, February 7, 2015

Indian Riverside Park - 1707 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach 34957
Register at RunSignUp.com

 

NEW!! Fleet Feet Run For Your Heart 5K Run & Kids Fun Run
Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 7 and 8 am
Fleet Feet Stuart • 2440 NW Federal Hwy. Stuart, FL  34994
Proceeds will benefit Martin Health System's Frances Langford heart Center.
Register at www.active.com
More info available from Fleet Feet Stuart at 772-232-9255 or carolyn@fleetfeetstuart.com or http://www.fleetfeetstuart.com

 

NEW!!  10K Home Run and 2 Mile Walk
Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 7:00 AM
Jensen Beach High School • 2875 NW Goldenrod Rd Jensen Beach, FL  34957
Benefits M.E.'s Team to help fund programs involving medical research, medical assistance, and eduction for children's needs and create an organization that brings together children, donors and baseball.  Part of the Treasure Coast Challenge Series -
Register at www.active.com or to sign up for the series, go to www.treasurecoastmarathon.com
More info can be found at http://mesteamfoundation.org/


NEW! Out of the Darkness Community Walk
Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 9:00 AM
Flagler Park - 201 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart 34994
3 Mile Benefit Walk to prevent suicide
Register at www.outofthedarkness.com
More info at 954-665-5515 or www.outofthedarkness.com
 

NEW!!  Care Net - Run For Life 5K
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Indian Riverside Park • 1707 NE Indian River Dr. Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Supports Care Net Pregnancy Services
Register at www.active.com or http://runforlife5k.com
More info at 772-871-2211 or caroline.carenet@gmail.com

 

Marathon of the Treasure Coast 2015
Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5K and Marathon Relay

Sunday, March 1, 2015
Indian Riverside Park - 1707 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach 34957
Register at www.active.com
More info at www.treasurecoastmarathon.com

 

NEW!!  Pi Day 5k, Radius Run (ages 5 and under) and Diameter Dash (ages 6-11)
Friday, March 13, 2015 6pm
First Presbyterian Church • 1715 NW Pine Lake Dr. Stuart, FL  34994
Benefits Felix A. Williams Elementary School
Register at www.active.com
For more info, contact the PTA at  772-529-3679 or by email at piday5k@gmail.com

 

NEW!!  2nd Annual Race for the Playground 5k, 10, and Kids 1 Mile Run
Saturday, March 28, 2015, 7am
Jensen Beach Elementary School - 2525 NE Savannah Rd, Jensen Beach, 34957
Register at www.active.com
Benefits the Jensen Beach Community Playground
More info at denisefaherty@bellsouth.net or 772-263-1742 

 

NEW!! 2015 Walk Now For Autism Speaks
Saturday, April, 2015 at 8:00 AM (Registration) Walk begins at 9:00 AM
Tradition Square - 10489 SW Meeting Street, Port Saint Lucie 34987
Sign up at www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/treasurecoast
More info at www.facebook.com/AutismSpeaks.TreasureCoast
 

NEW!! 4th Annual Brianna Cooper Heavenly Smiles 5K/10K Run 2K Family Fun Walk
Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 7:00 AM
River Forest Community • 9050 SW Pennsylvania Ave. Stuart, FL 34997
Register at www.active.com
More info at http://www.bcoopersmiles.com

 
New!! RamRock 8K & Kids Fun Run
Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 7:00 AM
Redeemer Lutheran Church - 2450 SE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart 34996
Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Stuart/RamRock8K
More info call Caroline at 772-233-3001

The Flavor Run Fort Pierce
Saturday, May 16, 2015 9:00 AM

Saint Lucie County Fairgrounds - 15601 West Midway Road, Fort Pierce 34945
CLICK HERE to register
More info at www.flavorrun.com/locations/ftpierce.html