Run Through Central Park 5K
Updated
Sunday, February 7, 2027, first start 7:00 AM, in Plantation (9151 NW 2nd St). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $45 after February 6.
Course and race notes
The 21st Annual Run Through Central Park 5K presented by Runner's Depot is a flat, fast, out-and-back course through the tree-lined streets of Plantation, around the lake in Central Park and finishing on the track!
LONG-SLEEVE TECH TEES guaranteed to the first 1,000 registered runners!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, February 7
2027 · in 92 days
Start time
7:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sat Feb 6 (in 91 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Feb 7 (in 92 days)
Opened Oct 14, 2026
Race day in Plantation
Weather
77° / 59°F
Typical high and low for February 7, with a 24% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Ft Lauderdale, FL (4.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:02 AM – 6:07 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The first start is right at sunrise.
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
15 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- MacDaddy Sub Cafe cafe0.4 mi
- Mandarin Village Chinese cafe0.4 mi
- Starbucks cafe0.4 mi
- J. Alexander's restaurant0.5 mi
7 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, Sat Feb 6
Where to stay
4 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)11 within 3 mi21 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hyatt Place
About 10 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Staybridge Suites
About 11 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Sheraton Suites Fort Lauderdale Plantation
About 16 min walk0.8 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: La Quinta Inn & Suites Plantation at SW 6th St
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Check prices at La Quinta Inn & Suites Plantation at SW 6th St →
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale/Plantation
About 21 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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