Be There! 5K

Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition (The Youth Fair)
BE THERE! 5K presented by Baptist Health
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
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 2024 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 2024 Youth Fair for Opening Weekend (March 16 or 17)

Race Packets & Pickup

• Packet Pickup #1: Saturday, March 9: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Youth Fair’s Main Entrance.
  Enter on SW 112th Avenue and Coral Way and proceed to the Main Gate. Pickup will be under the large screen between Gates 1 & 2.
  
  
• Packet Pickup #2: Friday, March 15: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Youth Fair’s VIP Lot. Enter at Gate #3 located on SW 10900 Block and Coral Way. The team member at the gate will direct you towards the packet pickup area.

For those who can't attend on either date, packets can also be picked up on the morning of the race. 

Schedule of Event
Race Schedule of Events information to be provided at a later time. 

Spectators 
Do you have someone who would like to watch the race? Spectators are allowed however, those who want to watch the race will need to purchase an admission ticket to The Youth Fair. This ticket can be used to return to The Youth Fair later that day during regular operating hours. Spectator Tickets sales and information coming soon. 

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).