Event Description

The Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library invites runners, walkers, readers, and community champions to join us for our first-ever Book-It 5k Challenge - a virtual race celebrating fitness, literacy, and the power of libraries to connect us all.

Participation is free. All you need to do is register. You can take part solo and invite friends and family to support your run, or start/join a team to multiply your impact. Every step you take helps raise vital funds for library programs that empower our community such as free homework help and tutoring, adult literacy classes, cultural events, mobile device lending, and much more!

Participants and Teams will complete their 5k anywhere and at any time from March 1st through March 8th, 2026, logging miles in support of library programs that promote lifelong learning, early literacy, and community wellness.

Register yourself or your team
Invite friends and family to support your run
Run or walk your 5K anytime between March 1-8, anywhere you choose.
Track your miles (and feel free to run/walk more than once!), and submit them to receive your awards and prizes!