2021 Superintendent's 5K Challenge...

• 5K Run:- Run 3.1 Miles
• Kids Run:- Kids Run

_ The 2021 Superintendent's 5K Challenge:

The Foundation for New Education Initiatives (FNEI) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools' Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho will team up once again to host the 6th Annual Superintendent's 5K Challenge, Race for Education benefiting local public schools. FNEI will donate a percentage of race proceeds to participating schools based on the number or participants each school team registers. Participants are encouraged to choose and run for a school team, so FNEI can enhance school fund-raising totals. FNEI has distributed nearly  $160,000 back to the participating schools. 

Race or walk for education, and help support Miami-Dade County Public Schools!

Date: Saturday, March 6, 2021.
Race Start Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Maurice A. Ferré Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd. (formerly, Museum Park)

*Registration for Multiple Events Permitted

NEW FOR 2021  - VIRTUAL OPTION - 5K OR 1 MILE DISTANCE
RUN DATE: MARCH 6, 2021

•Sign up to support your school
•Select virtual option
•Collect T-Shirt and Medal from Team Captain @ School 
•Download RaceJoy App on your phone
•Run anytime/anywhere must carry a phone for official timing.

RaceJoy is a GPS-based tracking app that follows your progress in real-time as you run your race. Both the runner and the spectator must download the app, and keep their phones with them - but with a few easy steps, you have access to a number of fun features.

•LIVE PHONE TRACKING
This is not an estimator and is based on the actual position of the participant's phone - your supporters know exactly where you are. Includes NearMe alerts and handy MeetUp feature.
•GPS PROGRESS ALERTS
Receive progress alerts for yourself and others as you cross milestones along the course. Typically, alerts are sent at EVERY MILE, including location, pace, elapsed time and estimated finish time. 
•CHEERS
Your family and friends can send motivational, pre-recorded audio cheer clips or personalized Text-to-Cheer messages to race participants leading up to, during, and after the race. 
•VIRTUAL RESULTS SUBMISSION
Your results will be automatically submitted to the race.

- 5K Adult Runner/Walker Option: (Virtual or In-person) $30.00 + Registration Fee
Timed Event, Age Group Awards/Team Awards Presented
Preregistration Required, Race Bib, T-shirt, Medal Provided

- 5K Student Runner/Walker Option: (Virtual or In-person) $10.00 + Registration Fee
Timed Event, Age Group Awards/Team Awards Presented
Preregistration Required, Race Bib, T-shirt, Medal Provided

- Kids 1 Mile Run Option: (Virtual or In-person) $10.00 + Registration Fee
Primarily for Miami-Dade County elementary school and middle school students. Timed Event, Preregistration Required, Race Bib, T-shirt, Medal Provided 

-Kids Dash Option: $10.00 +  Registration Fee
(Ages 2-9) Preregistration Required, Race Bib, and T-shirt, Medal Provided

Race Packets Include the following:
Race bib
T-shirt
Goody bag (while supplies last)

RACE BIB PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION:
Option 1: TEAM CAPTAIN PACKET PICK-UP (if School or MDCPS Department Team is selected)

YOU MUST HAVE REGISTERED FOR A SCHOOL OR A MDCPS DEPARTMENT TEAM PRIOR TO FRIDAY 2/21/2021 TO BE INCLUDED IN CAPTAIN PACKET PICK-UP AND  DISTRIBUTION)

All team packets will be picked up by school or department Team Captain ONLY or designated school representative starting at NOON at the School District Office : 1450 NE 2nd Ave; Miami, FL 33132; SBAB ROOM 226 (School Board Admin Building) Team Captain will distribute to ALL team members.   

Option 2: INDIVIDUAL (if School Team or MDCPS Department NOT Selected) (All other individual participants not associated with a school or MDCPS Department)
Race bib MUST be picked up on RACE DAY Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 6:00 AM., Maurice A. Ferré Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd.

Race start time is 7:30 AM

PICK UP DATES, TIMES AND LOCATION: TBA 

RACE DAY SCHEDULE: (subject to change)

6:00 a.m. — Race Packet Pickup/Race Day Registration Opens  
7:10 a.m. — Warm Up
7:30 a.m. — Race Star ( on Biscayne Blvd)  
8:30 a.m. — Student 1 Mile Start (Preregistered Participants Only)
8:50 a.m. — Kids Dash Start (Ages 2-9, gather at main stage area)
 
GEAR CHECK TENT: (near on-site registration area @ Maurice A. Ferré Park (Museum Park) on Race Day): Place gear in clear bag provided to all participants.  Write name and bib number on provided sticker and apply sticker to bag.  Retrieve gear bag after race at Gear Check Tent by providing last name and race bib. Clear gear bags are included with preregistration packet.    
 
POST-RACE CELEBRATIONS: Mac Edwards will provide complimentary fruit samples, light snacks and water.  Also enjoy the sponsor activation with complimentary bounce houses and face painters for the kids! (End time 10:00 AM)

ON- SITE REGISTRATION: Race Day on-site registration is available at the large registration tent at Maurice A. Ferré Park (Museum Park):1075 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132. Cash and VISA accepted.  

T -SHIRTS: Race t-shirts** can be exchanged for a different size only on race day. ** Subject to availability.
WATER STATIONS: Located on Watson Island and just past the finish line at Maurice A. Ferré Park (Museum Park).     
RACE/BIB NUMBER: Participants must wear and display the official 2021 Superintendent 5K Challenge bib number on the front side of the body.  Only those wearing an official race bib will be permitted to be on course and receive a finishers’ medal.   

GET YOUR FRIENDS TO JOIN YOU AT THE SUPERINTENDENT’S 5K CHALLENGE!  Share this personal referral URL via Email, Facebook or Twitter, so your friends and family members can register for this event.  

Thank you for participating in support of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. See you Saturday, March 6, 2021.
 

• For questions or issues please email: [email protected]  
• For foundation information visit: www.giveourstudentstheworld.org

1075 Biscayne Blvd
Maurice A. Ferré Park (Museum Park)
Miami, FL US 33132
Directions

-) 2021 race registration is open • Registration Information 
 

 _ Check back after race for 2021 Results at: runsignup.com
 

2020 Results at: runsignup.com