In Jacob’s Shoes 5K Fun Run
- Saturday, January 16, 2027
- 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Join Plantation Walk for the In Jacob’s Shoes 5K Fun Run, hosted by DJ Scotty B.
Run, walk, and make a difference, with 100% of every dollar benefiting In Jacob’s Shoes. Formed in loving memory of Jacob S. Zweig, In Jacob’s Shoes® is a 501(c)(3) public charity which provides shoes, socks, backpacks, school supplies, and athletic gear to South Florida children in need, giving them the opportunity to Walk with Pride and go to school prepared and with dignity.
Register Early & Save
Early Registration Fee: $35
Registration fee increases to $40 beginning January 15, 2027.
Important
Sign Our Waver to Participate. All participants must sign and present the waiver on the day of the event before running.
Event Details
Early Packet Pickup
Friday, January 14 and Saturday, January 15, 2027,
12 – 4 PM each day.
Race Day
- 8:30 AM — Registration Opens
- 9:00 AM — Opening Ceremonies & Warmup
- 9:30 AM — Race Begins
- 10:30 – 12:30 PM — Post-race Networking & Live Music
Proud Sponsors Include:
- Race T-Shirt Sponsor: GDI – Ainsworth
- Race Medal & Award Sponsor: Harvard Maintenance
- Bottled Water & Hydration Sponsor: essentia / Nestlé USA
- Print Sponsor: Minuteman Press – Sand Lake
- Hotel Accomodations: Sheraton Suites Ft. Lauderdale West
- Production Sponsor: Dream Machine Entertainment
Accommodations
Planning on spending the night or weekend on property in preparation for the run? Check Special Rates at Sheraton Suits Fort Lauderdale West exclusively for In Jacob’s Shoes 5K participants.
NOTICE: Only tickets purchased through the Eventbrite platform will be honored. There are no authorized third-party ticketing platforms.