Virtual Fitness Group #VFGSTRONG Veteran Fitness • Mental Health • Accountability
About this race
Welcome to the Virtual Fitness Group #VFGSTRONG Annual Virtual 5K Series.
This is a veteran-led virtual fitness and peer accountability initiative built to support mental health, consistency, and connection—especially for those who thrive with structure and shared purpose.
Each month, we host a FREE virtual 5K that participants can complete anytime during that month. Pace doesn’t matter. Experience doesn’t matter. Showing up does.
Why this matters:
Veterans and supporters often carry more than they share. Movement is one of the most accessible ways to protect mental health, reduce isolation, and rebuild consistency—without stigma or clinical barriers.
How it works
• Register once (free) — join anytime during the year
• Complete each month’s 5K anytime during that month
• Share a finish photo for community recognition (optional)
• Stay consistent with the community all year
Who we are
#VFGSTRONG is supported by IamJamestowne (IMJ), a veteran-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving mental health, resilience, and community connection through fitness-based accountability, peer mentoring, and accessible wellness initiatives.
Veteran-led. Stigma-free. Built on respect.
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Running
#VFGSTRONG Annual Virtual 5K Series | Veteran Fitness & Mental Health
James Jackson Founder, #VFGSTRONG IamJamestowne (IMJ) james@imjamestowne.org
#VFGSTRONG Annual Virtual 5K Series | Veteran Fitness & Mental Health
James Jackson Founder, #VFGSTRONG IamJamestowne (IMJ) james@imjamestowne.org
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fort Lauderdale, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:04 AM and sets at 6:03 PM local time (EST) in Fort Lauderdale on February 1, 2026 — 10h 59m of daylight.
Course
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Find upcoming events by distance:
- Fort Lauderdale 5K Races 24 races
- 10K Run Events in Fort Lauderdale 4 races
- Fort Lauderdale Running Calendar 2026 29 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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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