The 5.4 Funky Run

What:

Back for our Sixth year! Get ready for the funkiest run around! Celebrate the iconic disco era and the music that makes us shake our booties with this exhilarating and challenging 5.4 mile course! The 5.4 Funky Run is directed by an RRCA Certified Race Director!

When:

Saturday, August 15, 2026 @ 7:00am

Where:

Vista View Park
4001 SW 142nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL US 33330

Schedule of Events:

• 6:00AM: Vista View Park opens for participants to arrive
• 6:00AM: Packet Pickup opens
• 6:45AM: Packet Pickup closes
• 6:55AM: National Anthem and final race instructions

• 7:00AM: Gun start
• 7:30AM: First finishers across the finish line (approximately)
• 7:35AM: The music cranks up and the after party begins!
• 8:20AM: Awards presentation (approximately)
• 9:30AM: Last dance as the music fades until next year

Details:

• Parking: Parking is to the right when you enter the park and is available on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis.
• Registration: There will be a designated Packet Pickup area for last minute pickups. There is no on-site registration, however, online registration will remain open until 6:55AM.
• Course: The course is a 5.4 mile route around and over the two hills in the park (Two 2.7 mile loops).
• Results: Results will be available on-site, however, you are encouraged to sign up to have your results texted to you upon completing your event.

• Awards: Awards will be offered to the top THREE male and female finishers as well as the top three in each age group.
• Age Groups: Male and female age groups include: 0–9, 10–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, 80–89, 90–Up.
• Fun Awards: Don’t worry if you are not a competitive runner, we will be offering special awards for the funkiest outfits too!
• Safety: It is our intention to hold a safe and enjoyable race experience for all participants.

How to Get There:

• From the East: Take 595 West to exit 2&3 towards Hiatus Road. Keep to the left as you exit. Continue to Flamingo Road and make a left (south). In about 1.4 miles, make a right onto Orange Drive then make a right on SW 142nd Avenue. Vista View Park is 0.25 mile down on the left.
• From the South: Take I75 North. Exit at Griffin Road and head east for about 0.5 miles. Turn left over Winkopp Bridge and then turn right on Orange Drive then make the first left (on SW 142nd Avenue). Vista View Park is 0.25 mile down on the left.
• From the North: Take I75 South and exit at Griffin Road. Head east for about 0.5 miles. Turn left over Winkopp Bridge and then turn right on Orange Drive then make the first left. Vista View Park is 0.25 mile down on the left.
• From the West: Take I75 South and exit at Griffin Road. Head east for about 0.5 miles. Turn left over Winkopp Bridge and then turn right on Orange Drive then make the first left. Vista View Park is 0.25 mile down on the left.

Please note: The entrance to the park can get backed up. We are covering the park entrance fee to help reduce the backup, but please plan to arrive early enough to allow for some delays entering the park.

For more information or to register, visit The 5.4 Funky Run Official Page.