The Run For Sweet Caroline

The second annual “Run for Sweet Caroline” will be held on April 18, 2027 in honor of beloved wife, mother and friend Caroline Rhine who passed away from a rare cancer called leiomyosarcoma on November 6, 2024.  Thanks to generous donations from our sponsors to cover the cost of the event, 100% of the funds raised from registration fees and additional donations will go to support Sarcoma Awareness, Patient Education and Assistance, and Sarcoma Research through organizations like the Sarcoma Alliance, The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami, and the Leiomyosarcoma Support & Direct Research Foundation.

You will note the theme of sunflowers throughout the Run for Sweet Caroline.  The sunflower has been the symbol of Sarcoma Awareness for nearly 20 years, and serves as a reminder to those affected by these cancers that there is hope for a brighter future.  Sunflowers stand strong and tall, reflecting the sun’s light and always holding their heads high, even through adversity.  Anyone who knew Caroline and saw how she lived her life with Sarcoma knows this quote captures her spirit perfectly.

Sign up as an individual participant or start a team and invite friends, family, colleagues, etc to participate and compete with other teams for top fundraising / top race performance honors.

National Anthem: 7:15am *** 5K Run/Walk starts 7:30am.  Race timing provided by Accuchip Timing.

A 1 mile fun run/walk (1 lap around the Spanish River Park Lake) and a 2 mile fun run (1 lap around the Spanish River Park Lake and around the Spanish River library lake) will start immediately after the start of the 5K.  The 1 and 2 mile fun runs are APPROXIMATELY 1 and 2 miles respectively, and are not timed races.

Race Awards: Finisher Medal for all participants + Awards for top 3 (M/F) overall and by age group in 10 year increments.  

Race t-shirts, fun giveaways, and family activities including face painting / air brush tattoos, shave ice, and more.

Free health screenings courtesy of the U Health Game Changer(tm) vehicle --> Click here for more info

Water will be provided at the water stations and water bottles will be at the Finish Line.

Race Director: Michael Rhine.  954-304-2837. sweetcarolinesarcomainc@gmail.com  Managed by Runner's Edge Foundation

****Race Packet Pick up will be available at Runner's Edge at 3195 N Federal Hwy in Boca in advance of the race.  Check back for more details on exact race packet pickup details.  Last pickup time is noon on Saturday ****

**** Race Packet Pickup will also be available the day of the race at the race venue.  Please plan to arrive a little earlier if you need to pick up your race packet the morning of the race *****