
Back To School 5K / 10K is a running race on August 22, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
From the Organizer
This is an out and back Run / Walk 5K / 10K course along A1A, this is a non-scored event! We will have a finish line clock at the end, each participant will received a club T-Shirt, Finisher Medal and Signature bib. Make sure to register (LINK) yourselves as well as any students that will be returning back to school! Registration & Packet Pick Up at Runners Depot Davie and their Fort Lauderdale stores starting on Saturday August 15th through Friday August 21... store closes registration and packet pickup at Noon on Friday ... on race day we will have packet pick up and registration from 6 AM to 7 AM.
Spread the word and lets have some fun. Lets make this the best school year yet!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
91°
Typical Low
77°
Chance of Rain
47%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Lauderdale Beach, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
94,002
as of 2023
City Elevation
6 ft
Nearest Airport
FLL
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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30
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Back To School 5K / 10K
Aug 22, 2026