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Gilda's Race for Hope 2026

Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time
8:30 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From Free
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
1 Mile Walk1 MileOct 3, 20268:30 AM$45–
5K Run or Walk5KOct 3, 20268:30 AM$45–
Kids Fun DashKidsOct 3, 20268:30 AMFree–
Youth 5K Run or Walk (For children ages 13–17)5KOct 3, 20268:30 AM$20–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 1 Mile Walk and 5K Run or Walk: $45 until Oct 3.
  • Kids Fun Dash: Free until Oct 3.
  • Youth 5K Run or Walk (For children ages 13–17): $20 until Oct 3.

Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $45, entry is about 30 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Davie runs 35:52, about 11:33 a mile, based on 10 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:31 and men in 31:19.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:13 AM, and the 1 Mile Walk starts at 8:30 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

3100 Ray Ferraro Jr. Blvd., Davie, FL 33314

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

2023 results

All results

5K Run or Walk

200
finishers
47:53
median (15:27 /mi)
15:14
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men
median 47:5317:511:02:40
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Children's 5K Run or Walk

6
finishers
44:56
median (14:28 /mi)
26:08
winning time
50% / 50%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for Gilda's Race for Hope. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Gilda's Race for Hope?

At the 2023 5K Run or Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 24:23 or better, the top quarter in 30:15, and half the field in 47:53; the last tenth came in after 56:31.

At the 2023 Children's 5K Run or Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 27:54 or better, the top quarter in 31:39, and half the field in 44:56; the last tenth came in after 55:04.

Third place by age group, 2023 5K Run or Walk
AgeWomenMen
20-2926:0231:14
30-3929:0918:26
40-4926:3123:47
50-5927:4132:05
60-6950:5428:45
70+49:29n/a

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 2023.

How fast is it?

About average for Florida 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 30:15, 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 October 3 the day usually runs from 74°F at dawn to 85°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 57% of days. Cold snaps dip to 69°F and hot years reach 88°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 Gilda's Race for Hope cover on their registration page, in brief.

The cause

Start A Team

Gilda's Race for Hope's Color Run makes a huge impact thanks to our collective fundraising power. The biggest way you can help is by starting a team. You can provide hope to those who need it most and fundraise in support of FREE cancer…

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Race details

Where
3100 Ray Ferraro Jr. Blvd., Davie, FL 33314Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 10 feet
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
1 Mile, 5K, Kids
Editions
2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Sep 13, 2025), 2024 (Sep 21, 2024), 2023 (Aug 23, 2023), 2022 (Sep 17, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Gilda's Race for Hope?
Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Florida?
At $45, entry is about 30 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
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?
1 Mile, 5K, Kids.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2023, 200 runners finished the 5K Run or Walk; the median finish was 47:53 and the winner ran 15:14.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 30:15, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
Where does it start?
3100 Ray Ferraro Jr. Blvd., Davie, FL 33314.

From the organizers

Get Ready to Run for a Reason!

The 7th Annual Gilda’s Race for Hope Color Run is hitting the streets on Saturday, October 3, 2026, and we want YOU to be part of the movement! Whether you sprint, stroll, jog, or go solo around your neighborhood, this vibrant event is all about showing up for the cancer community with heart, hope, and a splash of color.

Join families, friends, teams, and coworkers as we unite in Broward County to honor those impacted by cancer. Every step you take helps bring light, love, and lasting support to cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones to prove that community is stronger than cancer.

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