Rooney's 5K Run/Walk
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Event overview
The 19th Annual Rooney's 5K Run/Walk takes place on April 4, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The event is held at the Palm Beach Kennel Club, 1111 N. Congress Ave. It features a main 5K run/walk and a separate kids 1 mile event.
- 5K run/walk
- Kids 1 mile
Event details
Proceeds from the event benefit local charities: Connections Education Center, Palm Beach County - Police Athletic League (PBC - PAL), Potentia Academy, and Westgate/Belvedere Homes Community Redevelopment Agency. Since 2008 the event has raised over $253,686.57 for charities in Palm Beach County.
Participants are chip-timed by Accuchip USA, Inc. The event has a USATF course certificate (FL19024TY) effective 2/11/19 to 12/31/29. T-shirts and race medals are provided for the first 400 entrants. A breakfast is provided after the race for participants. Registration categories listed for the event include general, military/veterans, first responders, Westgate CRA / Belvedere Homes residents, full-time students, and a kids fun run. No dogs are allowed in the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.