The 5.4 Funky Run!!

 

What:

Back for our Sixth year!  Get ready for the funkiest run around! Celebrate the iconic disco era and the music that makes us shake our booties with this exhilarating and challenging 5.4 mile course! The 5.4 Funky Run is directed by an RRCA Certified Race Director!

 

When:

Saturday, August 16, 2025 @ 7:00am

 

Where:

Vista View Park
4001 SW 142nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL US 33330

 

Schedule of events:

• 6:00AM - Vista View Park opens for participants to arrive
• 6:00AM - Packet Pickup opens
• 6:45AM - Packet Pickup closes
• 6:55AM - National Anthem and final race instructions
• 7:00AM - Gun start
• 7:30AM - First finishers across the finish line (approximately)
• 7:35AM - The music cranks up and the after party begins!
• 8:20AM - Awards presentation (approximately)
• 9:30AM - Last dance as the music fades until next year

 

Details:

Parking is to the right when you enter the park and is available on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis. Once you are parked, the event is a short walk over a small foot bridge on the North side of the park.

There will be a designated Packet Pickup area for last minute pickups. There is no on-site registration, however, online registration will remain open until 6:55AM. Online registration is mobile device friendly!

The course is a 5.4 mile route around and over the two hills in the park (Two 2.7 mile loops).

Results will be available on-site, however, you are encouraged to sign up to have your results texted to you upon completing your event.

Awards will be offered to the top THREE male and female finishers as well as the top three in each age group. Overall awards are based upon gun time (gun to chip). All other awards (age groups) are based upon chip time (chip to chip). Awards are for BOTH the 5.4 Mile and 2.7 courses!!!  (Virtual participants are not eligible for awards)

Male and female age groups are:

• 0–9
• 10–14
• 15–19
• 20–29
• 30–39
• 40–49
• 50–59
• 60–69
• 70–79
• 80–89
• 90–Up

(Age based upon years old on race day)

Don’t worry if you are not a competitive runner, we will be offering special awards for the funkiest outfits too! And make sure to get down to the music…there may be something special for the best dancers we see in the crowd!

It is our intention to hold a safe and enjoyable race experience for all participants. Should anything come up that might compromise our ability to fulfill that commitment (severe weather, government restrictions, etc…), we will automatically transfer all in-person registrations to the virtual race.

Participants in the virtual event will have their swag items sent to the valid US-address used during registration within 2 weeks of the in-person event. Please allow for transit time. We ship via the United States Postal Service.

How to get there:

Vista View Park is in western Broward County.

• From the East: Take 595 West to exit 2&3 towards Hiatus Road. Keep to the left as you exit. Continue to Flamingo Road and make a left (south). In about 1.4 miles, make a right onto Orange Drive then make a right on SW 142nd Avenue. Vista View Park is 0.25 mile down on the left.
• From the South: Take I75 North. Exit at Griffin Road and head east for about 0.5 miles. Turn left over Winkopp Bridge and then turn right on Orange Drive then make the first left (on SW 142nd Avenue). Vista View Park is 0.25 mile down on the left.
• From the North: Take I75 South and exit at Griffin Road. Head east for about 0.5 miles. Turn left over Winkopp Bridge and then turn right on Orange Drive then make the first left. Vista View Park is 0.25 mile down on the left.
• From the West: Take I75 South and exit at Griffin Road. Head east for about 0.5 miles. Turn left over Winkopp Bridge and then turn right on Orange Drive then make the first left. Vista View Park is 0.25 mile down on the left.

Please note: The entrance to the park can get backed up. We are covering the park entrance fee to help reduce the backup, but please plan to arrive early enough to allow for some delays entering the park.

🎉🕺 5.4 FUNKY RUN COSTUME CONTEST! 💃✨

A far-out finish deserves a fabulous outfit!

The 5.4 Funky Run isn’t just about crossing the finish line—it’s about crossing it in style! Inspired by the legendary Studio 54, we’re bringing the groove with a 1970s Disco Costume Contest right after the run and before the awards ceremony.

🌟 Get your funk on and show us your disco best!

Break out the sequins, bell bottoms, and platform shoes. Whether you’re channeling a disco king or queen, now’s your chance to sparkle under the spotlight. (Running in costume is NOT a requirement but welcome if you'd like to)

🏆 Awards for:

– Best Individual Male Costume

– Best Individual Female Costume

Winners will be announced live on stage before overall race awards are presented.

So race hard, then strut your stuff—because at the 5.4 Funky Run, the party doesn’t end at the finish line.

 

Let’s boogie!

I see we got your attention! 

Yes, it is true.  You can get free registration for The 5.4 Funky Run by referring your friends to run with you.  If you get five (5) of your friends to sign up by clicking your custom referral link (provided to you after you register), you can get your entire registration fee refunded!  So sign up, get your code, and share it everywhere!  There is nothing for you to keep track of; we handle all of that for you. 

Once you hit the five (5) registrations from your link, the rest is automatic. 

Now that is pretty Funky!  

No Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up

All packet pickup will be done on race morning on-site starting at 5:45AM. Please arrive early to ensure we have an on-time start!

The 2.7 "Not quite as Funky Run": T-Shirt

The 5.4 Funky Run: T-Shirt

The Virtual 5.4 Funky Run: T-Shirt