Run the Town

Happy April Fool’s!

I hope you had a great close to March and start of April. In this week’s Runner’s High edition, we will be giving you all the information necessary on this month’s upcoming races and local run clubs in the Fort Lauderdale area. Our hope is to get you moving with like-minded individuals and engage with your community. Getting active is great for the mind and body, and finding a social group to be active with is a great opportunity to stay informed and find your tribe.

Join us as we celebrate the joy of running and motivate each other to reach new goals!

Upcoming Races

• Lexus Corporate Run

  This race will be taking place on Wednesday, April 2nd, at 6:45pm at Esplanade Park. Registration for this 5K ended on March 6th. This is a team race with a minimum number of 4 runners necessary per team.

  You can register for this 5K (3.1 mile) race on their website: Fort Lauderdale CORPORATE RUN | April 2, 2025 | 6:45PM

• A1A Triathlon

  The runs will take place on Sunday, April 13, at 7:00am at Las Olas Oceanside Park. There will be triathlons and duathlons.

  • You can register for your desired race and find more information at their website: Fort Lauderdale A1A Triathlon

• MADD Dash

  This 5K race will take place on Sunday, April 27 at 7:30 at SE 1st Ave & Las Olas Blvd.

  • Registration for this run will be on their website; you can follow the link here: Fort Lauderdale Walk Like MADD

Weekly Local Run Clubs

Tuesdays:

• Tropical Run Crew (Track workout) - 6:15am at the Joseph C. Carter Park

• Running Wild and Lauderdale Run Club 2 Mile Tuesdays (2 miles) - 6:30pm at Tarpon River Brewing (come early to get a free beer ticket!)

Wednesdays:

• Tropical Run Crew (Social 3 miles) - 6:40pm at Holiday Park (Parker’s Theatre meetup location for run, post-run social posted under Weekly Rundown on Instagram page)

• Fort Lauderdale Run Club (2 miles) - 6:30pm at Tommy Bahama Las Olas

• Front Runners & Walkers FTL (3,4 or 6 miles) - 7pm at Holiday Park (Between the gymnasium and the football fields)

Thursdays:

• We Run Las Olas (3 miles) - 6:45pm meetup at the Palm Room

• Soflo Sprint Squad (1-3 miles and also a track workout) - 6:30pm warm up, 7:00pm run at Plantation Central Park

Saturdays:

• Tropical Run Crew (6.5+ miles) - 6:15am at the Parker Theatre

• Front Runners & Walkers FTL (3,4 or 6 miles) - 7:30am at the Galleria Mall (Behind the Bank of America, west end of the mall)

• “Nameless” Run Club (2 miles) - 9:30am at different locations. All locations are disclosed on their Instagram.

Sundays:

• Lauderdale Run Club (3-4 miles) - 8:00am at Earl Lifshey Ocean Park

• Front Runners & Walkers FTL (3,4 or 6 miles) - 6pm at the Pride Center in Wilton Manors

* Please keep in mind that times and locations may be open to change depending on the run, weather and special events. Check their individual social media accounts to see if any time/location adjustments were made. Also, please note that a few of the run clubs have group chats if you want to stay even more up to date with what is happening in that specific run club. Lastly, be on the lookout for special events and promotions. This is a great chance to socialize and maybe even win something useful!

As we wrap up this edition of Runner's High, we want to remind you of the incredible opportunities waiting for you in our running community. Whether you're looking to challenge yourself in an upcoming race or find your pack with fellow runners at a local club, there’s something for everyone!

There’s no better time to get involved, make new friends, and enjoy the thrill of running together. Don’t forget to check out the events listed above and consider joining a club that fits your style. Let’s hit the road together!