UPS 5K Run

EVENT INFORMATION

The UPS 5K Benefiting United Way of Miami-Dade takes participants through the beautiful city of Coral Gables and will run on our new scenic course where you'll see sites like Church of the Little Flower and the Biltmore Hotel. The race still starts and ends at the City of Coral Gables Historic City Hall at a festive post-race party across the street from City Hall at the intersection of Le Jeune Road and Miracle Mile.

UNITED WAY OF MIAMI-DADE

We all have a stake in creating a healthy and prosperous community. That’s why United Way of Miami-Dade works to create opportunities for a better life for all. They focus on the things that everyone needs for a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement and good health. Learn More.

FUNDRAISE AND WIN

Create your own UPS 5K fundraising page, raise $100 or more and you will automatically be entered into a drawing* for one of the following:

Two-nights at the luxurious award-winning Mandarin Oriental Miami
Shopping spree with a $250 Target gift card
Family Membership to the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

BENEFICIARY

The beneficiary of the UPS 5K is United Way of Miami-Dade

AMENITIES

Pre-race warm up, massages, music, food, and for the first the first 1,500 registrants – an awesome custom technical T-shirt. Plus everyone gets a finisher medal!

AWARDS

Awards for overall male & female. Medals for the top three in each age group. Plus everyone gets a finisher medal!

RACE DAY PARKING

Parking fees can be paid using the Paybyphone app.

Curbside or on-street parking fees are enforced 9am to midnight. Rates range from $1.00 per hour to $2.50 per hour.

Garage parking fees are enforced 24/7. The nearest garage is on Andalusia just east of Lejeune. There is a 2nd garage on Andalusia about a block further east.
Garages Hourly Rates

• $1 per 40 minutes or any fraction thereof
• $2 per 40 minutes after hour 4 to a maximum of $15
• Lost Ticket $15.00

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

6:00am to 7:15am - Race Day registration and packet-pickup
7:15am - Pre-race warm up
7:30am – 5K Run/Walk Starts

AGE GROUPS

14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & older

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Email ups5k@unitedwaymiami.org or call 305.646.7029 to become a sponsor

PACKET PICKUP

FootWorks
5724 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143

Starts: 10:00am Monday, September 3th
Ends: 6:00pm Friday, September 7th

Packet Pickup Hours:
Monday to Thurs 9am to 8pm
Friday 9am to 6pm
Race Day from at 6:15am to 7:15am at the Race Site

COURSE MAP

Click here for the course map.

ELECTRONIC TIMING

Epic Sports will electronically time the race. For results and event photos, please visit www.teamfootworks.org.

HEAT WARNING

Temperature/humidity can be high in South Florida. Participants should drink plenty of fluids(non-alcoholic) for 48 hours prior to, during and upon finishing the race. Beware of heat-injury symptoms (Dizziness, no sweating, nausea, cramps, redness, incoherent speech and thoughts). Seek immediate assistance if symptoms occur. Wear loose, light colored clothing.

REFUNDS, EXCHANGES, & TRANSFER POLICY

Absolutely no refunds, exchanges, or transfers.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Race Management reserves the right to postpone or cancel the event due to events out of Management’s control such as a natural disaster or other emergencies. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. Management may also alter the course and distances for the safety of the athletes.