2026 SWA Run AWAY 5K
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT
- Location
- West Palm Beach, FL
- SWA Palmetto Trailhead Parking Area (southern entrance to SWA Greenway Trail System at the bend where 45th Street becomes N Jog Road), 33412
- Type
- TRAIL
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run a unique trail through diverse Florida landscapes while supporting environmental awareness and community reuse initiatives.
- Scenic
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Scenic
Quirky
For a CauseWho it's for
- Walkers Welcome
Walkers WelcomeGreat for: walkers, cause-driven runners
Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course
Discover a truly unique trail experience at the 2026 SWA Run AWAY 5K in West Palm Beach. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this event guides you through the Solid Waste Authority's Greenway Trail System, showcasing a surprising harmony between industry and nature. Enjoy scenic landscapes featuring diverse Florida ecosystems like cypress hammocks and pine flatwoods, with glimpses of Grassy Waters Preserve. Participate to support environmental awareness, recycling, and community engagement through reuse, in partnership with the nonprofit Resource Depot.
What to expect
- Experience a unique trail run or walk over varied terrain, offering scenic views of diverse Florida ecosystems.
- This event is walker-friendly, welcoming all paces to enjoy the natural beauty.
- Gather your group or corporate team for special discounts and recognition on race day.
Standout details
- Unique trail through SWA Greenway System
- Scenic Florida landscapes and nature views
- Supports environmental awareness & reuse
- Group and corporate team discounts available
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Apr 11, 7:30 AM EDT · From $38.10
Opens Jan 5, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Mar 7, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
- 5K
Sat, Apr 11, 7:30 AM EDT · From $16.90
Opens Jan 5, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 11, 2026, 3:30 AM EDT
- 5K
Sat, Apr 11, 7:30 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Jan 5, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 11, 2026, 3:30 AM EDT
The course
- Trail
- Flat
- Walkers welcome
Difficulty
Steady Effort
Steady EffortMostly flat trail, warm-day exposure
5K distance, mostly trail, flat area, typically mild weather
- Mostly trail
- Warm season
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
The 2026 SWA Run AWAY 5K Trail Run & Walk will take place Saturday, April 11, along the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County’s Greenway Trail System. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this signature event highlights the harmony between industry and nature while raising awareness of recycling and solid waste issues.
The Run AWAY 5K offers a truly unique experience, guiding participants over varied terrain and through scenic landscapes that include cabbage palms, cypress hammocks, marshes and lush pine flatwoods. Along the route, runners and walkers will catch glimpses of Grassy Waters Preserve and the SWA's Palm Beach Renewable Energy Park. The race is hosted in partnership with the nonprofit Resource Depot, an organization dedicated to inspiring creativity, conservation and community engagement through reuse.
Categories for Place Awards*:
Overall Male/Female
11-15
16-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70+
*Youth 10 and Under category receives participation award, not place award
Groups:
Running together has its perks! Gather your group of six or more and receive a $5 discount on each registration fee. Groups with six or more participants will receive a special shout out at the race! No need to gather the entire group before signing up – recruitment is open until online registration closes.
Once the sixth person joins your group, the previous five adults will be issued a $5 refund. Team members six and beyond will be able to register at the discounted price once they join the group. While the discount doesn't apply to the youth registration rate, youngsters can still be part of your race team.
Corporate Teams:
Interested in building a team at your workplace, school or organization? Corporate Teams are coordinated by your designated “captain” who compiles a list of participants and submits a single payment for all registrations. Corporate Teams will be recognized at the race, with a special prize awarded to the team with the highest number of participants. To create a Corporate Team, please contact SWA Events Coordinator Patti Hammond at events@swa.org .
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