Participant Instructions

Thank you for signing up and continuing the
2025 MIA RUNWAY 5K Series with us and supporting the American Cancer Society Making Strides Campaign.

We sincerely appreciate the incredible turnout—this race is nearly sold out! With only a few spots left, if you know anyone who needs to sign up, let them know so they can secure their spot before it’s too late!

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Series Race 2

DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 12th

RACE START: 7:30 PM

LOCATION:
15100 NW 37th Avenue
Opa-Locka, FL 33054

Race Day Schedule (subject to change)

6:00 PM – Parking and Packet Pick-up open
7:20 PM – Pre-Race Program Begins
7:30 PM – Race Start
7:45 PM – Start Line Closes
8:45 PM – Awards Ceremony
10:00 PM – Event ends

Parking

Participants will park on-site. Once you enter through the gate located on NW 151st Street and NW 37th Avenue, please follow our parking staff instructions.

Packet Pick-Up

On-Site – Race Day – 6:00 PM – 7:25 PM

Runners will pick up the following:

• Race Bib Number
• Event T-shirt

Spectators will pick up the following:

• Wristband

Here is a link to our recommended headlamp:

https://nightbuddy.co/?sca_ref=8486485.ffCEqaOkag

Course

5K Course Map

10K Course Map

Race Shirt & Medal

Security Screening & Requirements

Please confirm that you have answered all the questions on the registration platform and provided your citizenship status, the last four digits of your social security number, and/or passport number. If an issue or clarification arises, we will contact you. The airport will run a security check on all registered participants prior to the event.

 AIRPORT RULES & GUIDELINES:

• Each Person must pick up their own race packet. Friends and family are NOT permitted to pick up for others.
• Parents/Guardians will be allowed to pick up race packets for their minor children.
• Airport Security will use the information provided at the time of registration for vetting and security purposes
• There is NO GEAR CHECK. Please leave all valuables at home
• NO bags of any kind will be allowed on site (i.e., BACKPACKS, PURSES).
• You may bring small fanny packs or armbands to carry small items such as phone and ID.
• If you do not have a valid ID, you will not be allowed access to the event. 
• Digitized copies or photos of IDs are not accepted as valid forms of identification while boarding a plane; therefore, they are not acceptable proof of identification. 
• K-9 working dogs will be on-site. 
• No pets allowed. 
• Spectators do not have access to the runway. 
• An adult must accompany all minor children at ALL TIMES 
• Headlamps are highly encouraged (see above)

RECOMMENDED HEADLAMPS

For runners of the 5K, headlamps are not required but are suggested. The course will NOT have overhead lighting. Runway edge lights will be turned on to their highest intensity. However, this is merely for guidance. Sunset is at 7:36 PM, and Civil Twilight ends at 8:02 PM, which basically means you can no longer see any daylight.

For runners of the 10K, headlamps are not required but they are highly encouraged. The course will NOT have overhead lighting. Runway edge lights will be turned on to their highest intensity, however, this is merely for guidance. Sunset is at 7:36 PM, and Civil Twilight ends at 8:02 PM, which basically means you can no longer see any daylight.

Please follow this link to view or purchase a recommended headlamp.

AIRPORT SECURED SURROUNDING AREAS:

Please DO NOT venture outside the designated run course area. Stay off the grass. This is a secure area. Follow all instructions from police officers or airport and race staff.

Post-Race

NO Gear Check:
Gear check will NOT be available. Do not store, hide, or leave any personal items along or near the racecourse, including the start and finish areas. You are responsible for safely storing your gear offsite prior to the race. Any items left unattended will be removed from the area and will not be made available later.

Age Group Award Categories:

• Male/Female – 1st Place/Wheelchair Athlete
• Male/Female – Overall
• Male/Female – Age Group Awards:  9u,10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 75+

Post-Race Photos:
FREE race photos will be available for download post-races on the website. (It may take up to 5 -7 business days for these photos to be available)

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Overall winner’s prize money