Run the Town

Happy March, Runner/Walkers!

In this week’s Runner’s High edition, we will be giving you all the information necessary on this March’s upcoming races and local run clubs in the Fort Lauderdale area. Our hope is to get you moving and engaging with other cardio junkies in the community. Staying active benefits both your body and mind. Finding a social active group to join is a fantastic way to stay motivated, informed, and connect with like-minded individuals.

Join us as we celebrate the joy of running and motivate each other to go another mile.

Upcoming Races

• March for Cancer

  This 5K run or walk will take place on Saturday, March 8 at 7am at Las Olas Oceanside Park.

  • You can register for this race at the March for Cancer website: March for Cancer | 5k Run/Walk

• Shamrock Beer Run x Gulf Stream Brewery Running Series

  This untimed 5K walk/run will be taking place on Saturday, March 15 at 10am at the Gulf Stream Brewing Company and is considered a “fun-run”.

  • All participants receive:

    1. (1) craft brew at the finish line from Gulf Stream

    2. Choice of a collector’s pint glass or seasonal swag item from the Brewery Running Series

    3. A chance to win sweet prizes, like Brewery Running Series merchandise or beer to take home

    4. Access to event festivities like live music, games and goodies with our partners and sponsors

  • You can register for this race at their website: Shamrock Beer Run x Gulf Stream Brewing | 2025 FL Brewery Running Series Tickets, Sat, Mar 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

• Fort Lauderdale Shamrock Run

  This race will take place on Sunday, March 16 at 8am at the Huizenga Plaza. Post Race Food, Beer, Music, and festivities will take place in Huizenga Plaza.  All Finishers will receive a medal!

  • Registration for this run will be on the following website; you can follow the link here: 12th Annual Fort Lauderdale Shamrock Run

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)

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!