Schedule and packet pickup
Race Day Details
Doors Open: 6:00 AM. Race Starts: 7:30 AM. The race starts and finishes at Spanish River Church.
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CityHouse River Run 5K - Run For A Reason 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $30 on Nov 28, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/walk 18 & Under | 5K | Dec 5, 20267:30 AM | $25$30 after Nov 28, 2026 | – |
| CityHouse River Run 5K - Runner/Walker | 5K | Dec 5, 20267:30 AM | $40$45 after Nov 28, 2026 | – |
| Kids Fun Run | Kids | Dec 5, 20268:30 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $30 on Nov 28, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run/walk 18 & Under: $25 until Nov 27, then $30 until Dec 5.
- CityHouse River Run 5K - Runner/Walker: $40 until Nov 27, then $45 until Dec 4, then $50 until Dec 5.
- Kids Fun Run: Free until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Boca Raton runs 34:43, about 11:10 a mile, based on 13 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:21 and men in 31:23.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:54 AM, and the 5K Run/walk 18 & Under starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 10 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Spanish River Church, Boca Raton, FL 33431
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)290
finishers
34:50
median (11:13 /mi)
20:17
winning time
49% / 51%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for CityHouse River Run 5K - Run For A Reason. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at CityHouse River Run 5K - Run For A Reason?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:59 or better, the top quarter in 29:24, and half the field in 34:50; the last tenth came in after 52:31.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:05 | 21:06 |
| 20-29 | 28:14 | 24:59 |
| 30-39 | 30:57 | 28:44 |
| 40-49 | 26:17 | 23:27 |
| 50-59 | 28:38 | 27:38 |
| 60-69 | 30:05 | 25:45 |
| 70+ | n/a | 34:16 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 13 percent since 2021.
256
2021
447
2023
290
2025
All events combined, from official results.
CityHouse River Run 5K - Run For A Reason 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 256 to 290 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:29 to 34:50.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 290 (+14%) | 34:50 | under 24:59 | 20:17 |
| 2023 | 255 (same) | 33:52 | under 24:00 | 16:50 |
| 2021 | 256 | 31:29 | under 23:21 | 17:50 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:24, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of CityHouse River Run 5K - Run For A Reason cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pick Up
Pick up your race packet early and avoid the lines Saturday morning! Running Wild. Friday, November 27th - Black Friday*. 3-6:00pm. 2563 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 3330. *great deals on running and walking apparel, raffle…
Parking and travel
Event Parking
Participants can park in the north and west parking lots of Spanish River Church. Parking volunteers will direct you to the appropriate parking areas. NOTE: The St. Andrews entrance will close shortly after 7am as we get ready for the race.
Parking and travel
Volunteers Needed
Clarifying The Need. We are looking for volunteers who can help with the following areas: Bag Stuffing (Pre-Race). Registration (Race Day). Parking (Race Day). Kitchen - Food Prep and Service (Race Day). Kitchen - Service (Race Day)…
Awards
Post-Race Awards Ceremony
Food will be served to participants following the race and there will be an award ceremony for the top three finishers in each age category. All after race activities and sponsor displays will be outside. All participants will receive a…
Race details
- Where
- Spanish River Church, Boca Raton, FL 33431Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 10 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; T-shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024), 2023 (Jan 21, 2023), 2021 (Dec 11, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is CityHouse River Run 5K - Run For A Reason?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Nov 28, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 290 runners finished the CityHouse River Run 5K - Runner/Walker; the median finish was 34:50 and the winner ran 20:17.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:24, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Spanish River Church, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
From the organizers
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Say YES and help support the CityHouse families when you register for the River Run 5K.
The CityHouse River Run 5K is great for all ages! We have timed runner categories
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