5K for a Better Day
Updated
Saturday, February 27, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Fort Lauderdale (12200 West Broward Blvd). Distances: 5K. Entry from $20.
Course and race notes
Join us on Saturday, February 27, 2027, for our 18th Annual 5K for a Better Day race - an American Heritage School event dedicated to promoting wellness, unity, and positivity.
Lace up your running shoes and stride towards a brighter tomorrow with friends, family, and fellow participators.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, February 27
2027 · in 112 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
12200 West Broward Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
Area: Broward & Fort Lauderdale, Miami & Fort Lauderdale
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$20
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Feb 27 (in 112 days)
Opened Sep 9, 2026
Race day in Fort Lauderdale
Weather
78° / 61°F
Typical high and low for February 27, with a 25% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Ft Lauderdale, FL (6.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:47 AM – 6:21 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.3 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Feb 26
Where to stay
5 within 3 mi21 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: La Quinta Inn & Suites Sunrise Sawgrass Mills
About 26 min walk1.3 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: La Quinta Inn & Suites Sunrise
About 27 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sunrise - Sawgrass Mills
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Sawgrass Mills/Sunrise
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hyatt Place
About 9 min drive3.0 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.