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Health & Fitness Guide : Special Events and Articles

August 6, 2019

Upcoming Special Events for the entire family!

🏃 🚶 St.Jude Walk/Run 2019 - Miami, FL
This exciting, family-friendly event helps raise funds to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Register, form a team, and invite your friends and family to join. Let's end childhood cancer. Together.
Where: Tamiami Park, 11201 SW 24th Street, Miami, FL 33165
When: Saturday September 28, 2019 7am – 12 pm
How: Sign up today HERE 


Health Awareness Resource Fair
In observance of National Family Health and Fitness Day, the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Miami Campus and it's Advisory Council will be hosting a Health Awareness Resource Fair showcasing the resources available in our community while making it a fun-filled day for families and residents. Proceeds will benefit students of the NSU Miami Campus.
Where: Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Miami Campus 8585 S.W. 124th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33183
When: Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
How: Come out and join the fun!


🏃 The BURGER KINGSM Beach Run
The BURGER KINGSM Beach Run is all about bringing together sand, sun and a run to benefit local students through scholarships! Runners begin with a unique course along beautiful South Beach and finish on the sand for a beach party. A Family Fun Zone, live entertainment, interactive inflatables, and more will keep the beach party going. An added bonus? All proceeds benefit local high school seniors through the BURGER KINGSM Scholars program.
Where: Lummus Park, Miami Beach
When: 7:30 am October 5th, 2019 
How: Register HERE


🏃 🚶 Zoo Run 5K / ZooDashKids 
7th annual ZooRun5K & ZooKidsDash benefiting West Kendall Baptist Hospital and the Zoo Miami Foundation - Come for a race, stay for a zoo adventure! Event proceeds will go towards improving the community and environmental health. Show your WILD side- animal costumes are encouraged!
When: October 5, 2019, 7:00 am
Where: Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152ND ST, Miami, FL 33177-1402
How: Register HERE


🏃 Zombie Run 2019 
Take part in Piencrest's first-ever Zombie Run! This 1.3-mile fun run will start at the Pinecrest Community Center and end at Coral Pine Park. Try to dodge zombies who will be coming towards you while you run! After the run, there will be games, entertainment, a DJ and food trucks available at Coral Pine Park. 
Cost: $20 if you register before October 5th. After October 5th, registration will be $25
When: Saturday, October 19 | 6:15 p.m. 
Where: Pinecrest Community Center, 5855 SW 111th St, Pinecrest, FL 33156
How: Register HERE


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