Run 4 Health
About This Event
The 2026 Run4Health theme is Running Through the Decades. Dress in attire from your favorite decade. Best dressed individual and group prizes will be awarded.
Awards for Runners and walkers: Overall Male, Overall Female, Male and Female 1st-3rd in age groups.
The Run 4 Health 5k is presented by the Okaloosa County Community Health Improvement Partnership (OCHIP) in support of the Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast. Their mission is to support the success of every child and family through quality early education and care.
All sponsorships, donations, and event proceeds will benefit Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast and are deemed to be undesignated funds unless otherwise indicated by the donor.
Event details and schedule
Race start: 8 am
Awards ceremony: 9:30 am
Family field day fun and games, food trucks, vendor booths 8-11am
You may still sign up in person at either packet pick up. This is a rain or shine event. Sorry, no refunds for any reason. T-shirts for registrations after March 16 are distributed first come first serve.
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