Be There! 5K
About this race
Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition (The Youth Fair)
BE THERE! 5K presented by Baptist Health
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2027
Time: 7:30 AM
Location: Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition
Run There. BE THERE! The Fair.
The Be There! 5K provides participants a fun course throughout the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds. Celebrate opening weekend of the 2027 Youth Fair by running through the midway during the annual run.
Registration & Pricing Info
Registration is now open! Register early to save.
Course
The BE THERE 5K begins at the main entrance of The Youth Fair. Participants will run through Tamiami Park then enter the fairgrounds to run alongside the rides, concessions stands, exhibits and cross the finish line on Main Street inside the fairgrounds. The course map will be emailed to participants.
Finishers will Receive
- Finishers Medal
- Race Shirt (sizes selected are final)
- Race Bib
- One Admission to the 2027 Youth Fair for Opening Weekend (March 20 or 21)
Race Packets & Pickup
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- Information Coming Soon
Schedule of Event
Race Starting Time: 7:30 AM
We recommend that you plan to arrive at least one hour before the start time.
- 5:30 am - Park opens for parking
- 6:00 am - Packet Pickup opens
- 7:15 am - Stretch provided by Legacy Fit Doral
- 7:28 am - National Anthem
- 7:30 am - Be There! 5K Starts
Youth Fair Scholarship Program
Proceeds from the Youth Fair’s Be There! 5K will benefit the Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition’s scholarship program. The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching the community by promoting education and South Florida agriculture while showcasing and rewarding youth achievement. We accomplish this by producing a first-class fair with quality entertainment and providing facilities for year-round events.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at info@fairexpo.com.
Call 305-223-7060 or email info@fairexpo.com to request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities, or a sign language interpreter (7 days in advance).
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Be There! 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Miami, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:24 AM and sets at 7:31 PM local time (EDT) in Miami on March 20, 2027 — 12h 07m of daylight.
Course
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