
HOW STRONG 5K is a running race on September 26, 2026 in West Palm Beach, FL, with an entry fee of $40.
From the Organizer
WHEN: Saturday September 26, 2026 in Dreher Park South, West Palm Beach
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6AM - 7:15AM: packet pickup and race day registration
7:30AM: 5K start
8:30AM: Kids Dash start
8:45AM: Awards Ceremony
WHERE: Dreher Park South, West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach
Join us on September 26 for the HOW Strong 5K, a race for runners and walkers of all ages, held at Dreher Park South in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The event features a scenic 5K (3.1-mile) course winding through Dreher Park. Proceeds benefit Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper (H.O.W.), an organization dedicated to empowering women through education, advocacy, and research to support early detection and improved outcomes for ovarian cancer.
After the race, participants are invited to enjoy a post-run snack and awards ceremony.
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
87°
Typical Low
76°
Chance of Rain
51%
Based on US Climate Normals data from West Palm Beach Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
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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HOW STRONG 5K
Sep 26, 2026