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

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.