Kennedy Kids Foundation 4th Annual 5K Presented by Amerant Bank!

Event Details

• Date: September 13, 2026
• Location: Barry University, Miami Shores, FL
• Race Link: Kennedy Kids Foundation 5K
• Presented by: Amerant Bank

Race Description

• Overview: Come join us for our annual 5K Run, hosted at Barry University in Miami Shores! It’s the very neighborhood where our dear Kennedy Bailey grew up and made friends.
• Inclusivity: This 5K RUN is open to all families, age groups, and abilities.
• Technology: We’ll be using real-time chip tracking technology from our amazing partner Split Second Timing & Wildside.
• Awards: Cash prizes for the 1st place male and female athlete! Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placed male and female in each age division!

Honor and Purpose

• Memory: This race was the brainchild of Sienna Alvarez-Coia, a childhood friend of Kennedy’s who wanted to create this race in her honor.
• Tragedy: Kennedy struggled with depression due to a mental health crisis and passed away on September 15, 2022.
• Foundation: Our Kennedy Kids Foundation is dedicated to crowdfunding, fundraising, and developing programs to prevent youth suicide.
• Goals: We’re focused on mental health, increased help-seeking behavior, and equitable access to care.

Join Us

• Support: Will you join us in supporting mental health awareness and suicide prevention among teens?
• Virtual Option: Can’t make it on the 13th? Sign up for our Virtual Race Option, all are welcome.
• Donation: Not able to join us at the run? You can support our mission by making a donation to the Kennedy Kids Foundation.
• Early Pickup: EARLY PACKET PICK UP OPTION: Saturday, September 12th from 12PM - 4PM at IRUN, 5050 Biscayne Blvd #103, Miami, FL 33137.

Race Day Information

• Packet Pickup: Runners packets will be available for pickup from 6:00am-7:00am on race day.
• Race Start: The Kennedy Kids Foundation 4th Annual 5K kicks off at 7:00am!
• Arrival: All participants are encouraged to arrive by 6:45am in advance of temporary race road closures.
• Enjoy: Once you have picked up your packet, enjoy a hot coffee from our partner.

Race Day Location

• Address: Barry University
• Location: 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33161

Post Race Activities

• Activities: We will have family friendly activities in the community sponsors area.
• Awards Presentation: Followed by Awards Presentation with $500 in CASH PRIZES for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall.
• Age Group Medals: Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male/Female by age group.
• Finisher Medals: Finisher medals will be awarded.

Road Closures

• Details: Southbound lane of NE 2nd Ave. from 111th St. to 115th St.
• More: Westbound at NE 2nd Ave. and 111th St. to 111th St. entrance to Barry’s entrance at the Gatehouse.
• Additional: Westbound at NE 2nd Ave. and 115th St. all the way to NW 5th Ave.
• Final Routes: Northbound on North Miami Ave., from 111th St. to NW 115th St., back Eastbound to NW 1st Ct., into the university at the Garner gate back to the finish line.

Parking Information

• Availability: Free parking will be available in the South Landon Lot, located on North Miami Avenue.
• Restrooms: Restrooms will be available.

Volunteers

• Participation: Don’t feel like running? Then volunteer!
• Needs: Over 100 volunteers are needed to help with a variety of pre-race and race day activities.
• Registration: Please visit the volunteer tab to register!
• Contact: Email info@kennedykids.org for questions.

More Information

• Website: For more information, help, mental health education, and to join our mailing list visit www.kennedykids.org.