Event Description

Join us for the 10th Anniversary Covenant House Florida 5K on A1A!

The Race to Help Homeless Youth takes place Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 7am

About the Race and Covenant House Florida:

On Sunday, February 23, 2020, the Young Professionals for Covenant House will host the 10th Anniversary “Covenant House Florida 5K on A1A!” Planning is well underway to make this year’s race the biggest and best yet. After all, ten years running “The Race to Help Youth Experiencing Homelessness” is certainly worth celebrating! As we set out to unite our community around the mission of Covenant House Florida, we hope you will consider partnering with us in making an impact in the lives of those changed through the work at Covenant House!

About the 5K on A1A

The 5K on A1A is the Young Professionals for Covenant House’s (YPFCH) signature event to raise funds for the care and services offered by Covenant House Florida. The fun and family- friendly 5K run/walk begins and ends near the World Famous Parrot Lounge. The route passes by Covenant House Florida and the race features an energetic pre-race warm up, swag bags, and vendor booths. All proceeds from the event benefit our local Covenant House Florida, enriching and forever changing the lives of youth right here in Fort Lauderdale.

10/10 Team Challenge – New This Year!

As we celebrate the tenth anniversary of the race, we anticipate more than 1,000 individuals to advocate, run, or walk along Fort Lauderdale Beach! New this year is the “10/10 Team Challenge” - teams of 10 individuals, with each team committing to raise at least $1,000 per team. This new approach, coupled with individual runners, walkers, and generous sponsors, will help us increase engagement and funds raised to support the mission at Covenant House Florida!

About Covenant House Florida

Covenant House Florida is a residential safe haven for trafficked and at-risk youth under the age of 21 experiencing homelessness. Since opening its doors in September 1985, Covenant House Florida has sheltered over 39,000 youth. Our on-site services, in addition to basic shelter include: counseling, case management, life skills training, job readiness training, employment assistance, GED classes, health services, drug & alcohol treatment, pregnancy and parenting education, transportation assistance, and transitional housing for older youth bridging into independent living.

Entry fees for 5K on A1A Run/Walk:

• Black Friday Special Pricing!! - $20 Untimed & $25 Timed

• December 2nd - December 31st - $30 Untimed & $35 Timed
• January 1st - January 31st - $35 Untimed & $40 Timed
• February 1st - February 22nd - $40 Untimed & $45 Timed
• Race Day - $45 Untimed & $50 Timed

Location address:

• Parrot Lounge - 911 Sunrise Lane, Fort Lauderdale FL

Start Time:

• 7:00am
• Onsite registration 6:00am to 6:45am 

Packet Pick up information:

10am to 4pm Saturday, February 22nd Running Wild and Runner's Depot Fort Lauderdale

What runners will get for their entry fee:

• Placement medals, T-shirt (by cut off date), and providing homeless youth with hope and opportunity. 

Free Parking:

Far east lot (near NE 26th Ave) of the Galleria Fort Lauderdale Mall from 5am to 9:30am.

For more info and sponsorship opportunities are available or please call or email Rebecca 954-568-7914

Event details and schedule

For more information please email chf@covenanthousefl.org.