Light of Hope 5K and Fan Fest
calendar_today November 7, 2026
location_on Fort Lauderdale, South Florida
5K
3.1 miles
Fort Lauderdale 5K Races: Upcoming Schedule
Fort Lauderdale has a 5K every month from November through April, and five of them start at the beach on A1A. The big ones are the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, the Jingle Bell Jog in December and the Resolution 5K on New Year's Day. Every race below links to registration.
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Upcoming 5K Races in Fort Lauderdale
info Afternoon race: 4:30pm start at Vista View Park. Entry rises in steps to $55 by race day.
The 20th Annual Liquid Youth Fort Lauderdale Running Festival
calendar_today November 8, 2026
location_on Fort Lauderdale, South Florida
Half Marathon10K5K
info The Fort Lauderdale A1A 5K is part of this festival: 7am on A1A from Las Olas Oceanside Park. 5K entry rises in steps to $50 by race day; a 10K and half marathon run the same morning.
Uptown 5k on the Runway 2026
calendar_today November 14, 2026
location_on Fort Lauderdale, South Florida
5K
info Run on the runway at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), 7:30am start. Check the race page for the entry fee.
15th Annual Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot
calendar_today November 26, 2026
location_on Fort Lauderdale, South Florida
5K
info A 5K on Thanksgiving morning, 7:30am on A1A from 3000 E Las Olas Blvd. Entry rises in steps to $65, or $100 bundled with the Jingle Bell Jog.
Jingle Bell Jog Fort Lauderdale
calendar_today December 20, 2026
location_on Fort Lauderdale, South Florida
5K400m
info A 5K at 8am from Las Olas Oceanside Park, plus a 400m Elf Dash for kids. Entry includes a Santa suit instead of a shirt. 5K entry rises in steps to $50 by race day.
info 7:30am start at Vista View Park. Entry rises in steps to $55 by race day.
info New Year's Day, 8am, on the A1A sidewalk across from Bahia Mar. Untimed, with a finish clock. Entry $30, then $35; the 10K starts at the same time.
CELSIUS Fort Lauderdale 5K
calendar_today February 14, 2027
location_on Fort Lauderdale, South Florida
info Downtown on Las Olas Blvd, 7:30am start, flat course. Check the race page for the entry fee.
info American Heritage School race on West Broward Blvd, 8am start. Entry $20.
info Hosted by the City of Lauderhill at Central Broward Regional Park, 7am start. Entry rises in steps to $55 by race day.
Race to Cure Sarcoma South Florida
calendar_today April 17, 2027
location_on Fort Lauderdale, South Florida
5K1 Mile
info Timed 5K, or an untimed 5K or 1-mile walk, at 8:30am at Las Olas Oceanside Park. Adults $35, then $45; kids 6-12 $10, then $15.
Back To School 5K / 10K
calendar_today August 21, 2027
location_on Fort Lauderdale, South Florida
5K10K
info Out-and-back on the Pompano Air Park sidewalk in Pompano Beach, 7am start. Untimed. Entry $30, then $35; 10K option.
Celebration 5K / 10K
calendar_today September 18, 2027
location_on Fort Lauderdale, South Florida
5K10K
info Out-and-back on the Pompano Air Park sidewalk in Pompano Beach, 7am start, for the club's 55th birthday. Entry $30, then $35; 10K option.
Where Fort Lauderdale 5Ks Start
The beach. Las Olas Oceanside Park and the A1A sidewalk host the Running Festival's A1A 5K, the Turkey Trot, the Jingle Bell Jog, the Resolution 5K and Race to Cure Sarcoma. Flat, with ocean views. For training runs on the same stretch, see the best places to run in Fort Lauderdale.
Downtown. The CELSIUS Fort Lauderdale 5K runs a flat course on Las Olas Blvd.
West Broward parks. Vista View Park hosts the Light of Hope 5K and the Candy Cane 5K. Central Broward Regional Park hosts the Spring Fling 5K, and American Heritage School on West Broward Blvd hosts the 5K for a Better Day.
Pompano Air Park. The Back To School and Celebration 5K/10Ks run out and back on the park's sidewalk. They are untimed club races with a finish clock.
How to Choose a 5K in Fort Lauderdale
- Chasing a time? Pick a timed race between November and March. The Resolution, Back To School and Celebration races are untimed.
- Running with kids? The Jingle Bell Jog has a 400m Elf Dash, and Race to Cure Sarcoma has a kids' 5K for ages 6 to 12.
- Not a morning person? The Light of Hope 5K starts at 4:30pm.
- Summer racing: the August and September races start at 7am. Carry water and slow your goal pace on hot mornings.
Running a 5K in Fort Lauderdale
Register early. Most Fort Lauderdale races raise their entry fee two or three times before race day. The Turkey Trot alone says it draws more than 3,000 runners and walkers. Every race above goes straight to the official registration page.
New to the distance? Start with the 8-week 5K training plan, and check average 5K times to set a goal. Browse every upcoming Fort Lauderdale race, compare 5K races statewide, or submit your race to get listed for free.
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Fort Lauderdale 5K FAQs
When is the next 5K in Fort Lauderdale? expand_more
The race list at the top of this page is sorted by date, so the first card is the next 5K. This fall, the Light of Hope 5K is on November 7, 2026, the Fort Lauderdale A1A 5K is on November 8, the Uptown 5K on the Runway is on November 14 and the Turkey Trot is on Thanksgiving, November 26.
How many 5K races are in Fort Lauderdale? expand_more
Thirteen 5Ks are on the Fort Lauderdale calendar between November 2026 and September 2027. Four of them are part of bigger events that don't say 5K in the name: the Fort Lauderdale Running Festival, the Turkey Trot, the Jingle Bell Jog and Race to Cure Sarcoma.
Are there 5K races on Fort Lauderdale Beach? expand_more
Yes. The Fort Lauderdale A1A 5K (November 8), the Turkey Trot (November 26), the Jingle Bell Jog (December 20), the Resolution 5K (January 1) and Race to Cure Sarcoma (April 17) all start at Las Olas Oceanside Park or on the A1A sidewalk.
Is there a Thanksgiving 5K in Fort Lauderdale? expand_more
Yes. The 15th Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot is on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 7:30am on A1A, starting from 3000 E Las Olas Blvd. Entry rises in steps to $65, or $100 bundled with the Jingle Bell Jog. The race page shows today's price.
How much does a 5K in Fort Lauderdale cost? expand_more
Most Fort Lauderdale 5Ks top out between $35 and $55 by race day, and the Turkey Trot reaches $65. The 5K for a Better Day is $20. Fees go up in steps as race day gets closer, so the earliest price is the cheapest. Each race page shows today's price.
How do I register for a 5K in Fort Lauderdale? expand_more
Open any race on this page and click Register. You go straight to the official registration page, usually on RunSignUp.
When is the best time of year to run a 5K in Fort Lauderdale? expand_more
November through March, when mornings are cooler and less humid. Most of the calendar falls in those months. Summer races start at 7am to beat the heat.