
Lead with Love 5K
About This Event
**Welcome to the 6th Annual Lead with Love 5K ****and March for Mental Wellness **
presented by Mental Health America of the Palm Beaches
**WHEN: **Saturday March 20, 2027 in Dreher Park South, West Palm Beach
TIME: 7:30AM start
WHERE: Dreher Park South, West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach
Mental Health America of the Palm Beaches presents its 5th Annual Lead with Love 5K, a race for runners and walkers of all ages in Dreher Park South, West Palm Beach, Florida. The race features a 5K (3.1 mile) scenic route in Dreher Park. Enjoy a post-run snack and awards ceremony after the race. The event also features March for Mental Wellness - a scenic wellness walk through Dreher Park in West Palm Beach, where participants will pause for mini-yoga sessions, guided meditation, neuroarts creativity activities, and pet therapy cuddles. All registered runners will receive a men's or women's shirt. All finishers will receive a Finishers Medal. Age group awards. Chip timing by Accuchip.
Location: Dreher Trail South in Dreher Park. The park entrance from Summit Boulevard (do not enter from Southern Blvd!). The race site is south of Summit Blvd, the zoo is north of Summit Blvd.
Road Closures: Entrance to Dreher Park South will close at 7:20AM.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Thursday March 18, 2025 from 4:30PM to 6:30PM
Run Appeal 2505 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Please do not contact the Run Appeal store for any race or packet pickup-related questions. All race questions must be addressed to Madeleine at madeleine@k2roadsports.com or 561-222-7511.
Picking up for more than 3 people? Please send us a list with all names to madeleine@k2roadsports.com by 3 PM the day before pickup so we can prepare the packets in advance.
Race Day Packet Pickup from 6am to 7:15am at the race site.
**Donations: ** Donations can be made with a check and mailed to 909 Fern Street, West Palm Beach, 33401.
Race Distances
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Registration Pricing
5K
$40.00
event Registration opens Jan 22, 2027
5K Virtual
$40.00
event Registration opens Jan 22, 2027
Kids Dash
$10.00
event Registration opens Jan 22, 2027
5K Youth (12 and under)
$20.00
event Registration opens Jan 23, 2027
March for Mental Wellness (1/2 mile)
$40.00
event Registration opens Jan 22, 2027
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Race Day Schedule
3/20/2027 07:30
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3/20/2027 07:30
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