HOW STRONG 5K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) · Kids Dash (100 yards)
From the Organizer
HOW Strong 5K
Benefiting Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper
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.
- All registered runners will receive a men’s or women’s event shirt.
- All finishers will receive a finisher medal.
- Age-group awards will be presented.
- Chip timing by AccuChip.
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
87°
Typical Low
76°
Chance of Rain
51%
Based on US Climate Normals data from West Palm Beach Intl Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About West Palm Beach, FL
Population
119,508
as of 2023
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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110
Days to train
- Race
- HOW STRONG 5K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the HOW STRONG 5K?
- HOW STRONG 5K is a running race held in West Palm Beach, Florida on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the HOW STRONG 5K?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida at Dreher Trail South, West Palm Beach, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the HOW STRONG 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
HOW STRONG 5K
Sep 26, 2026