01/16/2026
🐾 Only 1 day left — don’t miss the chance to make a PAWsitive impact in 2026! 🐾
We’re thrilled to have 200+ runners and walkers registered for the First Annual 5K Run for the Animals tomorrow!
Good News is there’s still time to round up your pack 🐕🐈 and come on out!
✔️ Ask friends and family to donate to your team by sharing your team link
✔️ Or have them paw-ticipate by joining us for the walk/run this Saturday at Zoo Miami
SAVE TIME AND PRE-REGISTER ONLINE (Link in BIO).Registration will stay open until 8am tomorrow so there is still time to invite your family and friends.
Every step helps keep animals safe, neutered, and out of harm’s way.
🐾FOR THOSE ALREADY REGISTERED🐾:
The Romero Animal Foundation 5K is more than just a race—it's a powerful stride toward giving animals a second chance. Set against the scenic backdrop of Zoo Miami, this unique event combines fitness, fun, and compassion.
Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, every step you take helps raise awareness and support for animals in need. Plus, you'll have the chance to meet adorable, adoptable pets looking for their forever homes. We will have four participating rescues on site: Little Beans Hope Rescue, Kitty Puppy Alliance, The Milk Drunk Foundation, and Sunshine Animal Rescue.
Please show your Check In Pass during Packet Pickup You should av received it by email and you can easily add to your phones wallet or even print. If you are picking up the race packet for another participant, you must show their Check In Pass.
✔️ LOCATION
Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177
At Asia Field, located on the West side of the parking lot, right of the Main Entrance.
✔️ RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 17, 2026
6:30AM – 7:45AM: Race Packet Pickup
7:45AM: Pre-Race Announcements
7:50AM: National Anthem
8:00AM: 5K Run/Walk Starts
8:30AM-10:00AM: Rescue Animal Adoptions
8:50AM: 5K Awards
✔️ RACE DAY PARKING
Parking will be in Zoo Miami parking lot. Be sure to park on the West Side, Lot C will the closest to the 5K event area.
✔️ RACE DAY WEATHER
Partly cloudy skies. High 74F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Please be sure to stay hydrated before, during, and after the event. Water stations will be provided for the running event throughout the course and at the finish area.
Any questions, please contact Ruben Figueredo at [email protected]
Thank you!
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🩷A special thank you to our sponsors. Please support them as they support this year's 5K!!🩷
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