Running-5K - Individual Registration

Running-5K - Individual Registration Race Information

<p><span><strong>Boy Band 5K</strong></span><br><span><strong>January 18, 2026</strong></span><br><span><strong>Vista View Park</strong></span></p> <p>Join us January 18, 2026 for the inaugural Boy Band 5K presented by the Sophia Strong Foundation.&nbsp; The day will be filled with music, dancing, entertainment, and a great 5K run/walk.</p> <p>Sophia was a beautiful, bubbly and smart little girl born on January 22, 2014. She was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) at 9 years old - on April 23, 2023. Over nearly 2 years, Sophia endured 1 ovary tumor removal, 2 port placement surgeries, 9 rounds of chemotherapy, 12 bone marrow biopsies, 47 blood transfusions, 108 platelet transfusions, 8 lumbar punctures, 1 bone marrow transplant and countless hospital admissions. Sophia’s leukemia was unfortunately so aggressive that it returned as a more aggressive mutation. Sadly, the leukemia took her away on December 3, 2024 - less than a week from her relapse date.</p> <p>The SophiaStrong Foundation was formed in 2025 by Sophia's mom and dad in order to continue Sophia's legacy and fight for other children affected by a cancer diagnosis. Sophia fought valiantly and the mission of the Foundation is continue the fight. The SophiaStrong Foundation is a small nonprofit whose main focus is to support the research of pediatric cancer treatment - striving for less toxic treatments for children. We also fund&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__childrenscancer.org_resources-2Dfor-2Dfamilies_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=HPovzjNfKuZCxQrRo76pyk9okZef0qdcomHjhw20jxx_SWr6wtlU5bMd9yEcgNV0&amp;m=_hky2UqtBbZdr8FTDYwYo-Z1cKwaG2zaI8ahBPRhoX_-bSIjQL6xKxTBRXVxhqWG&amp;s=eP_0KNfYk1y8YZIP1-N14MUOmX33Cz-8bx-w2IrLfbk&amp;e=">resources and programs</a>&nbsp;that help kids and families as they navigate the difficult experiences faced during cancer treatment.</p><h4>Event details and schedule</h4><p></p><p><span><strong>SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:</strong></span></p> <p>Pre-Race Packet Pickup</p> <p>Friday January 16, 2026<br> 4:00pm to 6:30pm</p> <p>LOCATION:&nbsp; COMING SOON</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Sunday January 18, 2026</p> <p>Vista View Park<br> 4001 SW 142nd Ave<br> Davie, FL,&nbsp; 33330</p> <p>6:00am - Vista View Park gates open</p> <p>6:15am - Registration Open</p> <p>6:30am - Music begins</p> <p>7:00am - 5K Warm Up</p> <p>7:20am - Call to the start line</p> <p>7:25am - National Anthem and Announcements</p> <p>7:30am - Start of the Boy Band 5K</p> <p>8:00am - Cotton Candy service opens</p> <p>8:25am - Dancing and Party with DJ Petey</p> <p>8:40am - Awards Ceremony</p>