High Heel Hike
High Heel Hike is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with an entry fee of $65.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Price
- $65
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Strap on your stilettos — or your favorite kicks — for the most outrageous, joy-filled parade you’ve ever experienced.
In 2026, we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Glam-A-THON™ High Heel Hike®, and this year will be bigger, bolder, and more fabulous than ever.
Expect over-the-top fashion.
Queens of every shape, size, color, and age.
A dance party along Fort Lauderdale’s iconic New River.
And the greatest feel-good energy you’ve ever been part of — all while helping us
DATE: Saturday, October 3, 2026
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Esplande Park on the New River
400 SW 2nd St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Registration includes:
A custom 20th Anniversary High Heel Hike® giveaway
Participation in Fort Lauderdale’s legendary High Heel Hike® parade
Access to fabulous local vendor shopping
A front-row seat to the Glam Revolution
Proceeds from the High Heel Hike® directly support local breast cancer patients and their families through mental health and lifestyle programs at Gilda’s Club South Florida. This is fashion with purpose. Fun with impact. Community in action.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
88°
Typical Low
76°
Chance of Rain
45%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Lauderdale Beach, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Lauderdale, FL
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.
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High Heel Hike
Oct 3, 2026