North Creek Explorer 5K Run/Walk
Updated
Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 5:00 PM, in Coconut Creek (4601 NW 71st Place). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after December 4.
Course and race notes
We invite you to join us at our 18th annual North Creek Explorer 5K Run & Walk race which has been a local favorite for many years!
It is one of just a few Saturday evening races in the area praised for its great atmosphere with live music and food for all.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 5
2026 · in 28 days
Start time
5:00 PM
Earliest wave
Location
4601 NW 71st Place
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Area: Broward & Fort Lauderdale, Miami & Fort Lauderdale
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Fri Dec 4 (in 27 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 5 (in 28 days)
Opened Feb 16, 2026
Race day in Coconut Creek
Weather
79° / 63°F
Typical high and low for December 5.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Coral Springs, FL (6.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:54 AM – 5:28 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 5:00 PM start is close to sunset, so bring a light and something reflective.
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
4 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.3 mi away.
Places to eat
- Duffy's restaurant0.2 mi
- Baskin-Robbins ice cream0.2 mi
- Dunkin' quick bite0.2 mi
- Amici's Pizza Cafe restaurant0.3 mi
5 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 4
Where to stay
2 within 3 mi16 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites
About 30 min walk1.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Coconut Creek
About 5 min drive1.5 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Holiday Inn Express Boca Raton-West
About 10 min drive3.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hilton Suites Boca Raton
About 10 min drive3.4 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Motel 6
About 12 min drive4.1 mi from the start
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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