Birdi Aviation Presents the 23rd Annual Miles for Smiles 5K on the Runway Benefiting Broward Children’s Center at Pompano Beach Airpark on Nov. 7
November 7 @ 7:00 am - 10:00 am
$15 – $40
Run the runway, change lives. The community is invited to help dreams take flight at the 23rd Annual Miles for Smiles 5K on the Runway, presented by Birdi Aviation and benefiting Broward Children’s Center, at Pompano Beach Airpark on Saturday, Nov. 7.
Runners, walkers, families and community leaders of all ages, including participants using wheelchairs and strollers, will soar together to raise funds and awareness to support Broward Children’s Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving infants, children and young adults who are developmentally disabled and medically fragile and their families. The event will feature a family-friendly 5K, children’s activities, live entertainment, a DJ, raffles, an awards ceremony, photo opportunities and more.
Participants can join the event as an individual or a team and fundraise online prior to race day. Miles for Smiles race day check-in opens at 7 a.m., and the 5K will begin at 9 a.m. After the race, an awards ceremony and a raffle will take place. All participants will receive a T-Shirt and medal.
The 5K will be timed and scored. Awards will be given to the top male and top female, from the top three per age group, in the following age groups: under eight, under 10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89 and 90+.
When:
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Registration and Packet Pick-Up: 7 a.m.
Start at 9 a.m.
Awards Ceremony: 10 a.m.
Where:
Pompano Beach Airpark
601 NE 10th Street
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060
Parking will be located offsite, and buses will be available for participants between the parking lot and the race.
To view parking locations, please visit https://www.milesforsmiles5k.org/.
Cost:
Students: $15
Pre-registration and on Race Day: $40
How:
To register and purchase tickets or create a team, please visit https://www.milesforsmiles5k.org/.
Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available and range from $550 to $20,000.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact David Rouchard at 786-742-0165 or email DaveR@bcckids.org.
