Be There! 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition (The Youth Fair)
BE THERE! 5K presented by Baptist Health
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Time: 7:30 AM
Location: Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition

🎉 Event Highlights

• Fun Course: The Be There! 5K provides participants a fun course throughout the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds.
• Celebrate: Celebrate opening weekend of the 2025 Youth Fair by running through the midway during the annual run.

📝 Registration & Pricing Info

Registration is now open! Register early to save.

🏞️ Course Details

The BE THERE 5K begins at the main entrance of The Youth Fair. Participants will run through Tamiami Park, then enter the fairgrounds to run alongside the rides, concessions stands, exhibits, and cross the finish line on Main Street inside the fairgrounds. The course map will be emailed to participants.

🥇 Finishers Will Receive

• Finishers Medal: Every participant will receive a medal.
• Race Shirt: Sizes selected are final.
• Race Bib: A personal bib number.
• Admission Ticket: One Admission to the 2025 Youth Fair for Opening Weekend (March 15 or 16).

📅 Race Packets & Pickup

• Packet Pickup #1:
  • When: Saturday, March 8 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
  • Where: Fairgrounds
• Packet Pickup #2:
  • When: Friday, March 14 (2:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
  • Where: Fairgrounds
• Packet Pickup #3: Race Day
  • When: Saturday, March 14 (starting at 6:00 AM)
  • Where: Fairgrounds

🕒 Schedule of Events

Race Schedule of Events information to be provided at a later time.

📣 Spectators

Do you have someone who would like to watch the race? Spectators are allowed: however, those who want to watch the race will need to purchase an admission ticket to The Youth Fair. This ticket can be used to return to The Youth Fair later that day during regular operating hours. Spectator Tickets sales and information coming soon.

🎓 Youth Fair Scholarship Program

Proceeds from the Youth Fair’s Be There! 5K will benefit the Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition’s scholarship program. The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching the community by promoting education and South Florida agriculture while showcasing and rewarding youth achievement. We accomplish this by producing a first-class fair with quality entertainment and providing facilities for year-round events.

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at info@fairexpo.com.

📞 Contact Information

Call 305-223-7060 or email info@fairexpo.com to request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities, or a sign language interpreter (7 days in advance).

📍 Race URL

For additional details and registration, visit Be There! 5K.