UAE HEALTHY KIDNEY 5K RUN

UAE Healthy Kidney 5K - MIAMI

Date: Saturday, January 23, 2027
Race Start: 7:30 AM

Support the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) of Florida at the UAE Healthy Kidney 5K – Miami! Kidney disease and related conditions afflict over 37 million Americans each year. The NKF of Florida works to prevent kidney disease, accelerate medical innovation, and support local kidney patients and their families. 

A post-race community festival will take place at the finish line in Regatta Park – promising fun for the whole family! The festival, featuring activities for all ages, will include live entertainment, giveaways and raffle prizes, a photo booth and authentic Emirati cultural experiences. 

Race registrants will receive a tech race shirt and a finisher medal. All race fees will be donated directly to the NFK of Florida, made possible through the support of Zayed Charity Run and the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC. 

The UAE Embassy in Washington, DC is proud to partner with the NKF of Florida in honor of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE’s first President and a kidney transplant recipient. Organizations across the UAE and US are working together to support healthy lifestyles and advance medical research. Learn more about the longstanding partnerships here.

Prize Purse

The overall winners across ages and genders win prizes generously donated by Zayed Charity Run. 

o   1st Place Overall  $5,000 (Male/Female)
o   2nd Place Overall $2,500 (Male/Female)
o   3rd Place Overall  $1,500 (Male/Female)

Age Group Awards 

9U, 10-14, 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+

Through a number of partnerships with US community organizations and institutions, the UAE and the U.S. are working together to encourage healthy lifestyles and support efforts to find cures for diseases. Find out more about the UAE-US bilateral relationship at uaeusaunited.com or on popular social media platforms. Look for the hashtag #UAEHK5K.

with special guest Alonzo Mourning

Make your special gift to fight kidney disease today! 

Together, we can provide all patients with access to the care, treatment and guidance they need to cope with a kidney disease diagnosis.

Your special gift will:

• Power even more research and clinical trials

• Help more loved ones understand their risk, get diagnosed sooner

• Provide peer support for people on dialysis, seeking a transplant or exploring living donation

Click on the Kidney above to support NKFF today.

Race Day Pick-Up Only

Saturday, January 31, 2026 (RACE DAY) at Regatta Park

2700 S Bayshore Dr.
Miami, FL 33133

Registration Tent
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM 

The National Kidney Foundation is revolutionizing the fight to save lives by eliminating preventable kidney disease, accelerating innovation for the dignity of the patient experience, and dismantling structural inequities in kidney care, dialysis, and transplantation.

Your support helps families facing kidney disease at every step of their journey.

Action: We ensure that 37 million Americans living with chronic kidney disease get diagnosed, treated and supported early.
Education: We provide the public, patients, and healthcare professionals with tools to promote kidney health.
Accelerating Change: We advocate for change on Capitol Hill and support life-saving research. 

Click on the Kidney above to support NKFF today. 

Get a first look at this year’s race medal! Sign up, show up, and cross the line on race day to make this medal yours to take home and wear with pride.