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Steps For Healing 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser

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At a Glance:

  • Date: 15 Nov, 2024 12AM - 24 Nov, 2024 12AM

  • Location: RUN OR WALK AT ZOO MIAMI OR WHERE YOU ARE, 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL, 33177, US

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Details:

Steps for Healing is a 5K Run/Walk fundraising event benefitting the Children's Bereavement Center.  Our group participants join community members as an opportunity to memorialize their loved ones. 

Attendees may choose to attend in person at Zoo Miami or “Run Where You Are.”  CBC supporters and group participants are based across all of South Florida and the nation, so for those who cannot attend in-person, the opportunity to register as a virtual attendee is an added benefit! 

Run or walk in memory of a loved one and support grieving families by raising funds for Children's Bereavement Center (CBC), which provides FREE grief support groups for children, teens and adults in South Florida.
 
EVENT TIMELINE: 
6:30 AM Registration Opens
7:45 AM Warm up at Start/Finish line 
7:55 PM Registration Closes
8:00 AM Race begins! 5K run/walk – starts in the parking lot and continues into Zoo Miami
9:30 AM Awards Ceremony for Medals & Trophies
10:00 AM-10:30 AM Wrap up event

 

IN-PERSON @ Zoo Miami:  Saturday, November 23, 2024
  • Official run/walk timing 
  • All-day admission to Zoo Miami
  • All kids under 10 years old receive a medal
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Race day t-shirt (size not guaranteed nor availability for day-of registrations)
  • Entertainment - DJ and Kids' Corner with activities
  • Customizable Fundraising Page
  • Medals for top finishers
REGISTRATION FEES
$40 Early Registration until 9/30
$45 10/1 - 11/22
$50 Day-of Registration
$22 Student/Youth (ages 7-17), $17 Child (ages 3-6), Free Under 3
 
VIRTUAL:  Flexible schedule to run anytime from Friday, November 15 - Sunday, November 24, 2024
Whether you are not available to be at Zoo Miami on 11/23 or live out of state, you can still register for Steps virtual race!  The virtual remembrance run/walk offers flexibility and allows you to participate wherever you are. You can choose to participate by yourself, or with your closest family members or friends. Just step into your neighborhood, head to a nearby park, or even hop on your treadmill and complete a 5K distance.Once completed, the RaceJoy app will enter your finish time into your Run Signup account, results will be posted and you can download your certificate of participation.
  • RaceJoy app tracking time and results
  • Customizable Digital Race Bib
  • Race day t-shirt (pick up/mailed after race; (size not guaranteed nor availability for day-of registrations)
  • Customizable Fundraising Page
  • CBC Memorial Activities to make your walk/run more meaningful
  • Flexible schedule to run anytime during the Virtual Race available 11/15 - 11/24
 
SPECTATOR ONLY @ Zoo Miami: Saturday, November 23, 2024  
Come and watch our runners at Zoo Miami, enjoy snacks and then stay to visit the zoo, all while helping to raise funds for Children's Bereavement Center (CBC), which provides FREE grief support groups for children, teens and adults in South Florida.
  • Registration includes:
  • Access to Asia Field and race Start/Finish line
  • All Day Admission to Zoo Miami
  • FREE Continental Breakfast
  • Kids' Corner with Inflatable Course
  • Entertainment - DJ
  • Customizable fundraising page

 

TAG US!

Share your photos and memories using #iruntoremember #stepsforhealing and tag @miamicbc. 

"Sponsor My Run" Fundraising

For every $1,680 raised, 1 child can attend the CBC's free grief support groups for an entire year!
Be a champion for CBC – you can make a difference in the life of a child. We believe that grief is meant to be shared and you can help grieving families by participating. 
  • Create a TEAM with your friends, family members or colleagues or register as an individual to participate in-person or virtually!
  • Set a goal and help CBC fundraise by encouraging people in your community to sponsor your run or team's run
  • Help spread the word about CBC and the support available for children, teens and adults across South Florida 
 

Volunteer Opportunities & Community Service Hours Available

Interested in volunteering? We have a lot of different roles available and skillsets needed! Limited spots and community service hours available for high school students. Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form to Sign up: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/22DWFCS0. All volunteers are required to do a one hour orientation training on Zoom the week of the event. 

Events:

Steps For Healing 5K IN-PERSON at Zoo Miami

  • Distance: 5K
  • Start: 11/23/2024 08:00
  • Sign up window: 1 Jul, 2024 12AM - 23 Nov, 2024 11:59 PM
  • Price: $40.00
  • Free T-Shirt
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Steps For Healing VIRTUAL 5K

  • Distance: 5K
  • Date: 15 Nov, 2024 8AM - 24 Nov, 2024 11:59 PM
  • Sign up window: 1 Jul, 2024 6AM - 24 Nov, 2024 11:59 PM
  • Price: $40.00
  • Free T-Shirt
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Steps For Healing SPECTATOR at Zoo Miami

  • Start: 11/23/2024 08:00
  • Sign up window: 1 Jul, 2024 6AM - 23 Nov, 2024 11PM
  • Price: $20.00
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Steps For Healing 5K IN-PERSON at Zoo Miami (Nonprofit Pricing)

  • Distance: 5K
  • Start: 11/23/2024 08:00
  • Sign up window: 13 Sep, 2024 12:05 PM - 23 Nov, 2024 11:59 PM
  • Price: $25.00
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Steps For Healing SPECTATOR at Zoo Miami (Nonprofit Pricing)

  • Start: 11/23/2024 08:00
  • Sign up window: 13 Sep, 2024 1:03 PM - 13 Sep, 2024 11:59 PM
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Race details and prices subject to change at the race organizers’ discretion.

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