9th Annual Dreams Come True 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run presented by TOTE Logo

9th Annual Dreams Come True 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run presented by TOTE

Jacksonville, FL

Sat, Sep 19, 2026

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When

Saturday, September 19th, 2026

Where

1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville FL

Distances

5K

Typical weather

On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years

2025

69–87°F

dry

2024

71–84°F

dry

2023

68–85°F

dry

2022

73–81°F

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2021

74–80°F

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2020

74–79°F

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2019

74–81°F

dry

2018

75–91°F

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2017

67–85°F

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2016

77–85°F

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9th Annual Dreams Come True 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Join us on Saturday, September 19, for the 9th Annual 5K - where heroes come to run, walk, or roll! Our signature 5K, proudly presented by TOTE, is the main event but there’s more action-packed fun in store.

  • Main Event: The 5K walk/run.
  • Fun Run: Join us for the one-mile Dash for Dreams, perfect for all ages.
  • Family Celebration: Don’t miss DreamFest — a family-friendly celebration just beyond the finish line, generously presented by Chick-fil-A.
  • Theme: This year, we’re going full superhero mode, so come dressed in your best cape, mask, or hero gear.

Event Details

  • Date: September 19, 2026.
  • Location: 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Website: For more information, visit here.
  • Celebration of Dreamers: Help us celebrate the real stars of the day: our incredible Dreamers.

About Dreams Come True

Dreams Come True is the First Coast’s ONLY locally-based dream granting organization dedicated to using the power of a dream to bring hope and joy to EVERY First Coast child battling a life-threatening medical condition.

  • History: Since 1984, we have fulfilled more than 5,200 dreams with no eligible child ever denied a dream or placed on a waiting list.
  • Support for Families: Dreams Come True supports Dreamers and their families during their entire medical journey through the Special Times program.
  • Special Times Events: Special Times include treatment milestone celebrations, back-to-school supplies, holiday support, special events, concerts, meals.
  • Scholarships: We also provide college scholarships for Dreamers and their siblings.

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