Big Cardio

BiG Cardio is a 5K and multi-sport event. It's a unique blend of all things fitness, sports*, cycle and fun! With more than 10 different fitness activities to choose from and dozens of other attractions, it has become one of South Florida's favorite events. Established in 2008, BiG Cardio offers something for everyone at all ages including games and activities, concessions, entertainment, merchant booths, and more. So, bring your family and friends and spend the day. 

You can even make the event the place for your company picnic, team-building event, or church retreat. We have corporate tents available that include complimentary water and snacks, and an attendant for the day. The fun and activities are already there for you and we do all the work. You just show up with your people and have a great time! What could be better than that?

Benefits foster teens and at-risk youth. And to make it even sweeter, you'll be helping the community at the same time because the event proceeds benefit foster teens and at-risk youth in South Florida through BiG Children's Foundation.

So what are you waiting for? Read "How It Works" below and register today!​

​EVENT LOCATION 
Central Broward Regional Park
3700 NW 11th Place
Lauderhill, FL 33311
​(NE Corner of Sunrise Blvd. and US 441)

EVENT EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Joyce Feldman ​
LOGISTICS: John Marley 
OPERATIONS: Laetitia Marro
EVENT QUESTIONS, INFO, AND OPERATIONS: operations@bigcf.org; (954) 933-3129
SPONSORSHIP INFO: joyce@bigcf.org; (954) 933-3129
ACTIVE.COM SUPPORT: (877) 228-4881
​ACTIVE ADVANTAGE MEMBERSHIP INFO: (866) 561-0647

EVENT FEES

PRE-EVENT REGISTRATION
Adults (age 13+): $35
Children (age 6 – 12): $20
Adult Multipack (5K Fitness Pkg AND 1 Sport Tournament) (age 13+): $55
Child Multipack (5K Fitness Pkg AND 1 Sport Tournament) (age 6-12): $30
Spectators and children ages 5 and under: FREE

LATE FEES
The following fees will be added if you register at packet pick-up or on event day.
$10 Adult (age 13+)
$5 Children (age 6-12)

​PARK FEE
$1.50 per person after 8am

HOW IT WORKS
This event is a multi-sport event, which means you have several fitness and sports options to choose from. You can choose the 5K-Fitness Pkg, or a Multipack, which is the 5K-Fitness Pkg AND a sports tournament. Immediately below are your options. Package details are further down.

ADULT OPTIONS (age 13 up)
5K FITNESS PACKAGE (includes 5K Run/Walk, Cardio Class, Cycling Class, Obstacle Course, Fitness Yoga) 
SOCCER TOURNAMENT*
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT*
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT*
MULTIPACK (includes 5K-FITNESS PACKAGE and 1 SPORTS TOURNAMENT*)

​KIDS OPTIONS (age 6-12)
5K-FITNESS PACKAGE (includes 5K Run/Walk, KidFit Class, or Cardio Class if accompanied by adult age 13 up) 
SOCCER CLINIC AND GAME*
MULTIPACK (includes 5K Run/Walk, Soccer Clinic and Game*)

​SPECIAL NEEDS/WHEEL BUDDY OPTION (all ages)
Includes 5K FITNESS PACKAGE for participant and helper
Helper is free and does not need to register
HELPER MUST SIGN A WAIVER UPON CHECK-IN ON EVENT DAY, OR CAN NOT PARTICIPATE.

NOTE: If more than one helper is required, please contact BiG Children's Foundation for approval (954) 933-3129.

OTHER ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS
FUN ZONE and PROMENADE  - Activities are subject to change without notice
Challenge Inflatables for everyone
Rock Climbing Wall

Activities
Carnival Games
Bounce House
Mini golf
Face Painting
Merchant Booths
Food Trucks and Concessions
Demos
Raffles

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSURE DATE
Thursday, April 30 at 11:59pm 

Walk up registration is available at packet-pick up and event day, see below.
PACKET PICK-UP
Friday, May 1 from 4pm-7pm
Beat the lines and avoid early morning rush by picking up your race bib, t-shirt, and event information the day before at our BiG Cardio Packet Pick Up! Packet pick-up is strongly recommended to remove the stress of race day and allow for an efficient start time of 7am.

Central Broward Regional Park
3700 NW 11th Place
Lauderhill, FL 33311
(NE Corner of Sunrise Blvd. and US 441)

PARKING
All event parking is located INSIDE PARK. Enter park from State Road 441 or Sunrise Blvd. and follow parking attendants and signage to designated areas.
Note that park gates will be closed to all incoming and outgoing traffic between 6:30-8amfor the safety of the runners/walkers. It is strongly advised you arrive by 6am in order to give yourself enough time to get inside the park, register, and make your way to start line by 6:50am. The run/walk will start promptly at 7am.

EVENT T-SHIRTS
All BiG Cardio Participants receive a FREE BiG Cardio event T-shirt with registration, or a custom color T-shirt by forming a team of 20 or more. (see Team Info tab) a custom color with your team name printed on the back for 50 or more. (see Team Info tab) PLUS a limited edition BiG Cardio Race Shirt when you raise more than $100 with your fundraising page! (Registration fee is not factored into the $100.)​

TEAM INFORMATION
Visit the Team page for all team information and important team deadlines.

PACKAGE DESCRIPTIONS
FITNESS
5K RUN/WALK - 7am (Clock Tower)
All ages (children under 12 must be accompanied by parent or guardian
Certified 3.1 mile USTAF course
Corral start, pace markers, strollers in back
No bicycles or skateboards
Course mile markers
Timing chip
Medals 3 deep in each age category 5 years - 80 years +
Overall male and female award
 

CARDIO CLASS - 8:30-9:30am (Main Stage, Finish Line Promenade)
All ages (children under 12 must be accompanied by parent or guardian)
Live DJ
1-hour cardio work-out to music, led by professional instructors. Includes fun movements in low impact, high impact, kickboxing, dance variations

OBSTACLE COURSE WITH CERTIFIED TRAINERS - 8:30am-12pm (designated area north of the Fun Zone)
Adult (age 13+)
All levels
12 – 15 minute heats
Groups welcome

CYCLING CLASS - 8:30, 9:30am (Finish Line Promenade)
Adult (age 13+)
Stationary cycling class to music led by live instructor
Two (2) 45 minute sessions
First come first served, no bike reservations

FITNESS YOGA - 10am (designated area in Fun Zone)
Post work out, for flexibility, strength, balance, increased sports performance, decreased pain,stress relief and relaxation
Does not use oils, incense, sanskrit words or chanting

SAINTS INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS - 8:30-12pm (designated area in Fun Zone)
For children age 6-12 years
Games, activities, frisbees, fitness, sports and fun!
Includes games of coordination and agility, drills, and more