Kennedy Kids Foundation 3rd Annual 5K Run / Walk!

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Location: Hosted at Barry University in Miami Shores, the very neighborhood where our dear Kennedy Bailey grew up!
• Event Type: Our 5K RUN OR WALK is open to all families, age groups and abilities.
• Technology: All results and standings will be monitored with real-time chip tracking technology from our amazing partner Split Second Timing & Wildside.
• Purpose: The race was created in honor of Kennedy Bailey, who tragically lost her life due to depression.

💡 Mental Health Mission

• Initiatives: Our Kennedy Kids Foundation is dedicated to crowdfunding, fundraising, and the development of programs and initiatives for the prevention of youth suicide.
• Focus: We are focused on mental health and education, heightened help-seeking behavior, and equitable access to care.
• Goal: Our goal is to end this tragic epidemic and save lives.
• Participation: Will you run with us in support of mental health awareness and suicide prevention among teens?

📅 Race Day Details

• Packet Pick Up: Runners packets will be available for pickup from 6:00am-7:15am on race day outside of Farrell Hall, on the Campus Mall area.
• Race Start: The Kennedy Kids Foundation 3rd Annual 5K kicks off at 7:30am!
• Arrival: All participants are encouraged to arrive by 7:15am for temporary race road closures and pre-race stretch.
• Coffee: Enjoy a hot coffee from our Dunkin Donuts partner after picking up your packet.

🍽️ Post-Race Celebration

• Breakfast: Feed your body and your soul with a hot breakfast option from Mercy Chefs!
• Family Fun: Enjoy family fun activities in the community sponsors area with face painting and balloons.
• Awards: Awards Presentation will feature cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall, and medals for top 3 Male/Female by age group.
• Location: Barry University, 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33161

🚧 Course and Road Closures

• Route: Southbound lane of NE 2nd Ave. from 111th St. to 115th St.
• Stops: Westbound at NE 2nd Ave. and 111th St. to Barry’s entrance at the Gatehouse.
• Directions: North Miami Ave. from 111th St. to NW 115th St., returning to the university at the Garner gate back to the finish line.
• Restrooms: Restrooms will be available. Parking is available in the lot for $5.00 per car.

🤝 Volunteer Opportunities

• Help Needed: Over 100 volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of pre-race and race day activities.
• Registration: Please visit the volunteer tab to register.
• Contact: Reach out to our volunteer coordinator Tina Bailey at Tina.Bailey99@gmail.com.
• More Info: For more information, help, mental health education, and to join our mailing list visit www.kennedykids.org.

🌐 Join Us!

• Date: 2025-09-14
• Registration: Sign up for the race at Kennedy Kids Foundation 5K.
• Virtual Option: If you can't make it on the 15th, sign up for our Virtual Race Option: all are welcome.
• Support: Help spread awareness and support mental health initiatives!