The 23rd Annual Miles For Smiles - The 5K On The Runway Will Support Medically Fragile Children And Their Families

Runners, walkers, families, community leaders, wheelchairs and strollers of all ages will soar together to raise funds and awareness to support Broward Children’s Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving infants, children and young adults who are developmentally disabled and medically fragile and their families. The event will feature a family-friendly 5K, children’s activities, live entertainment, a DJ, raffles, an awards ceremony, photo opportunities, and more.

Children receiving care at Broward Children’s Center, including those in electric wheelchairs, will participate in the 5K route with assistance from more than 40 volunteers representing the International Institute for Health Care Professionals and Broward College’s Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program. Volunteers will help wheel participants and support race-day logistics.

Miles for Smiles will benefit Broward Children’s Center, a NonProfit Organization that has been serving infants, children, and young adults with special needs since 1971. Proceeds will support Broward Children’s Center’s crucial programs and medical, developmental, and therapeutic services designed to meet the specific needs of infants, children and young adults who are developmentally disabled and medically fragile and their families.

Participants can join the event as an individual or a team and conduct online fundraising prior to race day. Miles for Smiles race day check-in opens at 8:00 a.m., and the 5K will begin at 9:00 a.m. After the race, an awards ceremony and a raffle will take place. All participants will receive a T-Shirt and medal.

The 5K will be timed and scored. Awards will be given to the top three males, top three females and top three in the following age groups: six and under, seven and under, eight-ten, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64,65-69,70-74,75-79, 80-84,85-89, 90+.

Broward Children’s Center thanks its generous sponsors, including Pompano Aviation, Knights of Columbus, Sheltair Aviation and Craftmans Guild.

When:

Saturday, November 7th, 2026

Registration: 8:00 a.m.

Start at 9:00 a.m.

Awards Ceremony: 10:00 a.m.

Where:

Pompano Beach Airpark

1001 Northeast 10th Street

Pompano Beach, Florida 33060

Cost:

Students: $15

Early registration: $30

After Tuesday, September 1st, 2026: $30

Race Day: $40

How:

To register and purchase tickets or create a team, please visit: https://www.milesforsmiles5k.org/.

Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available and range from $550 to $20,000.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Event Director Richard Grosso at: (954) 654-9961. Or email: RichardG@bcckids.org.

About Broward Children’s Center:

Since 1971, Broward Children’s Center, a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has been providing medical, educational, therapeutic, recreational, daily living and advocacy services through its network of care to infants, children and young adults who are developmentally disabled and/or medically fragile. Through a continuum of services designed to meet the needs of each child and their families, Broward Children’s Center remains focused on delivering the highest quality care necessary to ensure that each individual is given every opportunity to thrive and succeed. Broward Children’s Center is located at 200 Southeast 19th Avenue, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060. For more information, please visit: www.bcckids.org. Or contact: (954) 504-5610. Or: info@bcckids.org.