Children's Heart Foundation West Palm Beach Congenital Heart Walk & 5k is a running race on February 6, 2027 in West Palm Beach, FL.
The West Palm Beach Congenital Heart Walk & 5k brings heart families, survivors, and supporters together for a meaningful run and one-mile walk—honoring Heart Angels we’ve lost and celebrating Heart Angels still fighting. Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) are the most prevalent defect in the United States, affecting 1 in 100 babies. The Walk & 5k is a family-friendly day of connection, remembrance, and hope, showing that no one faces CHDs alone.
Event highlights include: All participants registered for the 5k will receive a custom medal and chip timing by AccuChip and refreshments. After the Run, enjoy Family-friendly activities, crafts, a heartfelt program, remembrance of heart angels, a celebration of heart warriors and our signature walk.
The Children’s Heart Foundation (CHF) is the nation’s leading organization solely dedicated to funding congenital heart defect research. For over 30 years, our mission is to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects by funding the most promising research. Everything we do—events, fundraising, partnerships, communications—connects back to research as the catalyst for change.
History of CHF: CHF was founded in 1996 by Betsy and Steve Peterson, whose son Sam passed away from complications of a congenital heart defect. Sam’s legacy is our purpose—his story transformed personal loss into a national movement focused on hope, answers, and better outcomes for children and families affected by CHDs.From one family’s determination, CHF has grown into a trusted national organization focused on advancing the science of CHD care.
Register and donate on our website: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/westpalmbeach/
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
76°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from West Palm Beach Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Population
119,508
as of 2023
City Elevation
14 ft
Nearest Airport
PBI
Palm Beach International Airport · 2 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.
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Children's Heart Foundation West Palm Beach Congenital Heart Walk & 5k
Feb 6, 2027