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High Heel Hike

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States View on map
Oct 03, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Walking

About this race

Strap on your stilettos — or your favorite kicks — for the most outrageous, joy-filled parade you’ve ever experienced.

In 2026, we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Glam-A-THON™ High Heel Hike®, and this year will be bigger, bolder, and more fabulous than ever.

Expect over-the-top fashion.

Queens of every shape, size, color, and age.

A dance party along Fort Lauderdale’s iconic New River.
And the greatest feel-good energy you’ve ever been part of — all while helping us
 

DATE:             Saturday, October 3, 2026
TIME:             11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION:    Esplande Park on the New River
                       400 SW 2nd St
                       Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Registration includes: 

A custom 20th Anniversary High Heel Hike® giveaway
Participation in Fort Lauderdale’s legendary High Heel Hike® parade
Access to fabulous local vendor shopping
A front-row seat to the Glam Revolution

Proceeds from the High Heel Hike® directly support local breast cancer patients and their families through mental health and lifestyle programs at Gilda’s Club South Florida. This is fashion with purpose.
Fun with impact. Community in action.

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Walking

High Heel Hike

Oct 03, 2026 0.4K 11:00 AM
$65.00
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Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fort Lauderdale, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 24.2° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 29.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 24.2° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 37.1°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
14.1
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
20.4mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
85.6%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 3, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 3, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 51m

The sun rises at 7:13 AM and sets at 7:05 PM local time (EDT) in Fort Lauderdale on October 3, 2026 — 11h 51m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 31 Fort Lauderdale events

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