Run For Sweet Caroline
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Event overview
The Run For Sweet Caroline is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Boca Raton, Florida. The event offers the following race distances:
- 5K Run / Walk
- 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk
The venue is listed as 1000 Spanish River Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Registration is priced at $35 for each event and closes on April 19, 2026.
Details and charity
This is the first annual Run For Sweet Caroline, held in memory of a local woman who died of leiomyosarcoma in 2024. Event organizers state that 100% of funds raised from registration fees and additional donations will support sarcoma awareness, patient education and assistance, and sarcoma research through organizations such as the Sarcoma Alliance, The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and the Leiomyosarcoma Support & Direct Research Foundation.
Event features include race timing provided by Accuchip Timing, water stations and water bottles at the finish line, and a finisher medal for all participants. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers overall and by age group in five-year increments. A sunflower theme is used at the event as a symbol of sarcoma awareness. The event is managed by the Runner's Edge Foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.