Steps For Freda
Steps For Freda is a running race on March 20, 2027 in Fort Walton Beach, FL, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- March 20, 2027 (202 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Steps for Freda is the annual memorial 5k hosted by Freda's Light, a 501(c)(3) registered organization, to honor the life and legacy of Freda Veronica Riley while raising awareness for cerebral palsy.
More than a 5k, it is a day of remembrance, education, celebration, and community, bringing together families, friends, healthcare professionals, advocates, and supporters who share a commitment to creating greater opportunity and inclusion.
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
71°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Niceville, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Walton Beach, FL
City Elevation
0 ft
Nearest Airport
VPS
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
PNS
Pensacola International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Steps For Freda, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
202
Days to train
- Race
- Steps For Freda
- Date
- March 20, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
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Running
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Steps For Freda
Mar 20, 2027