Run for Rhonda

Join Us for the 3rd Annual Run for Rhonda 5K!

Grab your brightest colors and your best fiesta energy because this year, we’re turning the streets into a celebration of Rhonda’s legacy.

This family-friendly event, offering something for everyone, will take place on Sunday, May 3, 2026. 

🌮 5K, 1‑Mile Fun Run & a ¼ Mile Run for Fun for the Kiddo’s

🍹Margaritas waiting at the finish line

🎭Costume contest, DJ, food, drinks & nonstop fun

Every step we take honors Rhonda’s commitment to Fitness, Education and Fellowship—and every registration helps fund a scholarship for a local female athlete through the Take Stock In Children - Monroe County program. Her legacy keeps moving forward because our community shows up with heart.

The run begins and ends near the Ingham Ship, following 3 loops of the promenade at the beautiful Truman Waterfront where there is plenty of room to move and lots for kids to enjoy at the playground and splash park.

Every registered runner receives a swag bag filled with goodies from our incredible sponsors. You will also automatically be entered into a draw to win a fabulous prize!

 Stick around after the race for an exciting fiesta after-party and music by DJ Jimmy Jamz!

🎽 Register Early! The first 50 registrants over 12 will receive a memorial Run for Rhonda T-shirt!

 

🏅Awards & Prizes:

·       5K Overall Male & Female Runners receive winner’s medals.

·       5K Top 3 Overall Male & Female Walkers receive winner's medals.

·       5K Top 3 in age group Male & Female Finishers receive winner's medals. 

                   Age Groups are: 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+  

·       1 Mile Top 3 Overall Male & Female Finishers receive winner's medals

·       1 Mile 12 & under Top 3 Overall Male & Female Finishers receive winner's medals

 

🌟 Fiesta Fun & Costume Contest! 🌟

        50/50 raffle winner - raffle tickets sold on the day or at packet pick up Saturday. 

        Best Costume (Ages 0-14) Best Costume (Ages 15 and up)

 

🏃🏻‍♂️ Race Details:

Check-in:                 7:00 AM
Race Start:              8:00 AM

5K:                           3 loops of the promenade

1 Mile:                     1 loop of the promenade (will start shortly after the 5K)

Walkers and runners will start together. Participants will receive one of three different colored bibs to clearly identify their category: 5K Runner, 1-Mile Runner, or Walker (5K or 1-Mile).

Chipped Timing:     Live results posted immediately after the race.

We will have water available from FKAA and a water station available for you to fill your own bottles.

Volunteer:                Not big into running, but you would still love to help?  Click on the “Volunteer” tab at the top to check out the available volunteer opportunities!

Packet Pick up

Location: Truman Waterfront under the tent on the grassy area near the parking lot closest to the Ingham ship.

Date & Time:   Saturday May 2nd, 2pm-4pm

                         Sunday May 3rd, 7am-7:45am

Additional Run for Rhonda T-shirts, tanks and sweatshirts for purchase
https://www.bonfire.com/run-for-rhonda-5k/

Don't miss out - sign up today and help us award the 3rd annual Rhonda Flores Memorial Scholarship to a local student!

#RunForRhonda #FiestaFun

Last year, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, Run for Rhonda donated $25,000 to a local student through the Take Stock in Children (TSiC) program. This contribution, matched by TSiC funds, provided this Keys student with a full four-year scholarship and two years of dorm costs. Our mission is to continue Rhonda's legacy by offering another Rhonda Flores Memorial Scholarship this year, and we need your support to make this possible.

We are seeking sponsors who share our commitment to making a positive impact in our community.  There are several amazing sponsorship opportunities available.  For more information visit http://runforrhonda.com

1 Mile Run for Rhonda: T-Shirt

5K Run for Rhonda: T-Shirt