12th Annual Live Like Jake 5k - Wear Bright Stay In Sight!

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

Location: Jupiter, FL; Downtown Abacoa at the Amphitheater, 1260 University Blvd., 33458
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run or walk in your brightest neon to support child safety and drowning prevention at this community-loved 5K in Jupiter.

Fun
Competitive
Festive
For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the 12th Annual Live Like Jake 5K in Jupiter, Florida, a beloved community event dedicated to child safety. This run/walk champions drowning prevention and supports families facing critical needs, raising funds for self-rescue swim lesson scholarships. Embrace the "Wear Bright – Stay in Sight" theme by donning your brightest neon. Enjoy a lively Kids' Zone, music, and entertainment, making it a celebratory morning for all ages. Participants receive a race shirt or hat, a swag bag, and a custom finisher medal.

What to expect

Run or walk a flat 5K course in Downtown Abacoa.
Enjoy a lively Kids' Zone with music and entertainment for the whole family.
Receive a high-performance race shirt or hat, a swag bag, and a custom finisher medal.

Standout details

"Wear Bright – Stay in Sight" theme
Supports child drowning prevention
Lively Kids' Zone with activities
Custom finisher medal

Perks & features

Medal
Shirt
Swag Included

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sat, Apr 25, 7:30 AM EDT · From $38.60
Opens May 3, 2025, 4:09 AM EDT · Closes Feb 1, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
5K
Sat, Apr 25, 7:30 AM EDT · From $33.30
Opens Dec 23, 2025, 9:24 AM EST · Closes Feb 1, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
5K
Sat, Apr 25, 7:30 AM EDT · From $43.90
Opens Dec 3, 2025, 6:49 AM EST · Closes Apr 19, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 1 more option

Sleep In
Sat, Apr 25, 7:30 AM EDT · From $33.30
Opens Dec 3, 2025, 6:49 AM EST · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

Flat
Timed race

From the organizer

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | Downtown Abacoa, Jupiter

The 12th Annual Live Like Jake 5K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, April 25 at Downtown Abacoa in Jupiter. This year, we’re proud to highlight our signature theme: “Wear Bright – Stay in Sight.” Show up in your brightest neon to help us spread the message of drowning prevention and child safety.

Registration Includes:

Choice of a high-performance race shirt or hat

Swag bag (first 600 in-person participants)

Custom finisher medal (first 1,200 registered)

Race Day Schedule:

6:15 AM – Registration Opens

7:30 AM – Race Start

Awards Ceremony immediately following, featuring:

Largest school team

Largest gym team

Overall biggest team

Traditional age-group awards

The morning also features a lively Kids’ Zone with fun activities, music, and entertainment for the whole family.

As one of the most beloved community events in South Florida, the Live Like Jake 5K raises critical funds to provide ISR self-rescue swim lesson scholarships and to support families who have lost a child or have a child with critical medical needs.

We can’t wait to run, walk, and celebrate with you!

Find All the Race Day Details Under the EVENT INFO Tab.

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