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Running-5K - VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT

Miami, Florida
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About Running-5K - VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT

2025 marks the 13th Annual Run 4 Life 5K hosted by Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency at the University of Miami to benefit organ, eye and tissue donation.  To continue the tradition from 2024, the event will be hosted at Zoo Miami.  All participants will be gifted with a free day at Zoo Miami, upon completion of the Run 4 Life 5K.  The Run 4 Life 5K is for runners, walkers, and the entire family to honor the lives of organ, eye and tissue donors, celebrate the lives of recipients, and recognize those waiting for a lifesaving transplant.   The day will be spent with the beautiful animals in Zoo Miami.  The 5K will run through the zoo, with only you and the animals.

The Run 4 Life 5K is a chip timed event on a certified 5K Course.  All participants will receive a personalized race bib with timing chip, race finisher medal, event dri-fit shirt, personalized race completion  certificate (with name, group, bib number, time, and finish position), and a large amount of fun.  Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 overall as well as top 3 in each age group.  Age groups will be as follows:  Boys/Girls 1-8; Boys/Girls 9-14; Boys/Girls 15-19; Men/Women 20-24; Men/Women 25-29; Men/Women 30-34; Men/Women 35-39; Men/Women 40-44; Men/Women 45-49; Men/Women 50-54; Men/Women 55-59;  Men/Women 60-64; Men/Women 65-69;  Men/Women 70-74; Men/Women 75-79; Men/Women 80+

Registration is available by clicking the blue “Click to Register” tab at the top of this page.

Not able to attend the 12th Annual Run 4-Life 5K on November 22, 2025?  You can still support the cause by clicking on the yellow “Donate” tab at the top.  Anything you are able to donate will be greatly appreciated.

If you would like to help volunteer on the day of the race, please contact Melva Sanchez at mxs1876@med.miami.edu or by phone (862) 686-9712.

Event details and schedule

EVENT LOCATION:

Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152nd St
Miami, FL  33177

PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP

Wednesday November 19, 2025
3:30pm to 6:30pm
RUNNER'S DEPOT - Davie
2233 S. University Drive
Davie, FL 33324

Thursday November 20, 2025
3:30pm to 6:30pm
IRun - Miami
5050 Biscayne Blvd
Suite 103
Miami, FL 33137

 

SCHEUDLE OF EVENTS

Saturday November 22, 2025

6:30am - Zoo Miami Open

6:30am - Race Day Packet Pickup and Registration Open

6:45am - Music and festivities begin

7:00am - Zumba Warmup

7:25am - Announcements and National Anthem

7:30am - Start of the Run 4 Life 5K

8:45am - Awards ceremony

10:00am - Zoo Miami Gates Open - All participant permitted to enter

Running-5K - VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT2025 marks the 13th Annual Run 4 Life 5K hosted by Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency at the University of Miami to benefit organ, eye and tissue donation.  To continue the tradition from 2024, the event will be hosted at Zoo Miami.  All participants will be gifted with a free day at Zoo Miami, upon completion of the Run 4 Life 5K.  The Run 4 Life 5K is for runners, walkers, and the entire family to honor the lives of organ, eye and tissue donors, celebrate the lives of recipients, and recognize those waiting for a lifesaving transplant.   The day will be spent with the beautiful animals in Zoo Miami.  The 5K will run through the zoo, with only you and the animals. The Run 4 Life 5K is a chip timed event on a certified 5K Course.  All participants will receive a personalized race bib with timing chip, race finisher medal, event dri-fit shirt, personalized race completion  certificate (with name, group, bib number, time, and finish position), and a large amount of fun.  Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 overall as well as top 3 in each age group.  Age groups will be as follows:  Boys/Girls 1-8; Boys/Girls 9-14; Boys/Girls 15-19; Men/Women 20-24; Men/Women 25-29; Men/Women 30-34; Men/Women 35-39; Men/Women 40-44; Men/Women 45-49; Men/Women 50-54; Men/Women 55-59;  Men/Women 60-64; Men/Women 65-69;  Men/Women 70-74; Men/Women 75-79; Men/Women 80+ Registration is available by clicking the blue “Click to Register” tab at the top of this page. Not able to attend the 12th Annual Run 4-Life 5K on November 22, 2025?  You can still support the cause by clicking on the yellow “Donate” tab at the top.  Anything you are able to donate will be greatly appreciated. If you would like to help volunteer on the day of the race, please contact Melva Sanchez at mxs1876@med.miami.edu or by phone (862) 686-9712.Event details and scheduleEVENT LOCATION: Zoo Miami 12400 SW 152nd St Miami, FL  33177 PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP Wednesday November 19, 2025 3:30pm to 6:30pm RUNNER'S DEPOT - Davie 2233 S. University Drive Davie, FL 33324 Thursday November 20, 20253:30pm to 6:30pmIRun - Miami5050 Biscayne BlvdSuite 103Miami, FL 33137   SCHEUDLE OF EVENTS Saturday November 22, 2025 6:30am - Zoo Miami Open 6:30am - Race Day Packet Pickup and Registration Open 6:45am - Music and festivities begin 7:00am - Zumba Warmup 7:25am - Announcements and National Anthem 7:30am - Start of the Run 4 Life 5K 8:45am - Awards ceremony 10:00am - Zoo Miami Gates Open - All participant permitted to enter
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